Control and Automation Eng

As a Controls Engineering Specialist at our Chihuahua Engine Plant, you will design, implement, and maintain automation and control systems for machining processes. This includes full vendor runoff validations for new equipment, installation process, optimizing equipment effectiveness, troubleshooting CNCs (Siemens Sinumerik One), PLCs and robots (ABB), and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related
• Experience in controls engineering with strong ability to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge
• Extensive software programming experience - Siemens based preferred
• Direct program experience with assembly and machining controls architectures (hardware/software)
• Validated programming capabilities with Siemens, Schneider, Bosch PLCs and with CNC/Motion controls systems
• Hands-on knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and fix PLC, CNC, robot, vision and other automation issues
• Demonstrated skill in cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls, gantries and auxiliary equipment
• Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management, and QOS strategies
• Knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (UL, ISO, IEC etc) and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (risk assessments, PSS, coordinated safety etc.)
• Able to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints and design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints
• Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols
• Extensive knowledge of PTME IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLSM, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS etc.
• Familiarity with program delivery elements from the cost study phase to launch
• Process engineering knowledge including GPDS deliverables and plant operational impact of controls designs
• Experience interacting with senior management, process engineering, safety, IT, and plant production teams
• Self-starter, self-directed with extremely good influential, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Robust manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production related controls experience
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead in the technical aspects of the role
• Experience using problem-solving skills within FMEA, DOE, DMAIC, 5D, 8D processes