Controls engineer ii
*job summary*:
lead the design, testing, installation, and maintenance of large-scale electronic equipment or machinery for use in android’s manufacturing/assembly operations. Applications are broad and varied, requiring inclusion of technical and business context and solving of non-routine problems. Develop, maintain, and improve automation control systems to help increase productivity and efficiency while meeting both facility and customer needs.
*duties and responsibilities*:
- evaluate new manufacturing and control technologies, adapting them into specifications as appropriate.
- confirm control system functionality, including appropriate safety compliance, by designing and/or executing test procedures.
- prepare and/or review electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls drawings for equipment purchases; collaborate with related engineering teams to evaluate components, materials, and suppliers.
- manage supplier development and delivery.
- keep equipment operating and improve equipment uptime by performing periodic audits; troubleshooting breakdowns; requesting supplies; defining and reviewing preventive maintenance plans; calling for repairs; and implementing process improvements.
- maintain project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates.
- maintain plc documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of plc programs and machine controls drawings in electronic format.
- implement and maintain data collection system from plant floor processing equipment.
- participate in pfmea analysis and as a knowledge leader for lean manufacturing and other continuous improvement projects.
- identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process.
- identify and plan for process impact(s) because of engineering and launch changes.
- all other duties as assigned.
*education and experience*:
- bachelor's degree in in engineering, it, or in related fields
- years of experience: 3+ year experience as a manufacturing/controls engineer in automotive manufacturing or assembly facility.
*travel*:
- travel required: yes
*knowledge, skills, and abilities*:
- depth of knowledge in tooling design, process and layout design, quality engineering, ergonomics, health and safety.
- technical competence with it and control systems; program and troubleshoot machine controls (siemens-step 7; allen bradley-ladder logic.)
- ability to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems.
- understanding of and experienced in program launch process (including apqp; pfmea; control plans; plant layout; tooling and equipment design, development and implementation; facility deployment; etc.)
- strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain attention to critical details and deadlines.
- skilled in root-cause based problem solving tasks to ensure that abnormalities, when observed, are acted upon to resolve root-causes.
- working knowledge of autocad.
- ability to learn new technologies.
- excellent verbal and written communication skills to conduct training, interact and collaborate effectively with leadership, peers, sales, vendors, plant team members, etc.
- proficient in microsoft office software, phoenix pc works, inderbus, devicenet, rsview, contrologix, siemens.
*benefits*:
- above the law
*traits*:
- the quality of possessing and adhering to positive, optimistic expectations of future events.
- confidence in one another.
- the quality of an understanding of another's challenges.
- concern for fairness.
- the quality of having good, sound judgement.
- strength in the face of adversity.
*values*:
- respect
- integrity
- perseverance
- innovation
- teamwork