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Controls and Automation Engineer

Overhead DoorGrand Island🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationGrand Island, United States
5SAssemblyTechnical SupportProject Management

Job description

·         Works as an integral part of the plant engineering and maintenance group

·         Individual contributor
  • This position will be responsible for programming automation and control systems involving PLCs (programmable logic controllers)
  • Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming specifically with Allen Bradley controllers.
  • Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation, testing and start-up.
  • Will provide engineering support to the facility as directed
  • Develop and maintain production equipment programming, including but not limited to PLC, robot and camera systems.
  • Provide sound technical support to the production areas to include process improvements, new equipment implementation as well as new project support.
  • Help develop new process methods, design and implement those methods.
  • Maintain and implement changes to production automation equipment programming.
  • Trouble shoot production automation equipment/fixturing/programming and teach other technical team members the same.
  • Specify, justify and/or purchase industrial automation software/hardware for new equipment and processes in coordination with Corporate Engineering and Information Technology.
  • Develop and maintain standard PLC programs.
  • Support other Overhead Door facilities projects.
  • Review and define electrical hardware specifications.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation.
  • Comply with all internal and external production quality management systems and directives.
  • Provide support in developing manufacturing methods and processes.
  • Coordinate launch of new assembly processes.
  • Assist Engineering, Maintenance and Production Team members in project work and machine down situations.
  • Assist with integration of equipment to production processes.
  • Will provide engineering services to facility as directed by manufacturing Engineering Manager.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • 2 – 5 years’ experience in a similar position is desired.
  • Experience with Allen Bradley PLC’s is desired.
  • Experience in metals manufacturing a plus.
  • Strong analytical capability and statistical literacy.
  • Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision by consistently taking the initiative to get things done.
  • Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity.
  • Possess excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal and customer-oriented skills.
  • Project Management skills
  • Experience in applying TPM, DOE, Cellular Mfg, VSM, 5S, Pareto, SMED
  • Confidence, strong interpersonal skills.
  • A range of communication skills from shop floor personnel to executive presentations.

Experienced in production setup and process flow implementation.

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