2nd shift Controls Engineer

About this role

JOB DESCRIPTION

Controls Engineer Job Duties: • The Controls Engineer will Support the maintenance department by assisting in the  troubleshooting  of equipment issues, which includes  troubleshooting   PLC  ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors.

• Maintain  PLC  documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of  PLC  programs and machine controls drawings in an electronic and/or paper format and throughout facility.

• Maintain,  troubleshoot , repair and improve automated equipment including devices, I/O, instruments and all other components associate with automated processes to meet production and safety goals.

• Support various I/O devices connected to  PLC ’s including HMI’s, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc., and support/assist maintenance personnel in  troubleshooting  pneumatic circuits.

• Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance.

• Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs.

• Ability to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems.

• Apply knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and apply skills in restoring equipment to operation.

• Implement and maintain data collection system from Plant floor processing equipment. Identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process.

• Part of multi-disciplinary Plant Team to determine continuous improvement strategies.

• Identify and plan for process impact(s) as a result of engineering and launch changes.

• Participate in 8D or similar root-cause based problem solving tasks to ensure that abnormalities, when observed, are acted upon to resolve root-causes.

• Contribute to specifications for equipment purchases, which include review and commentary on equipment controls drawings prior to build approval.

Required Experience:    • Degree in Engineering/Electrical field preferred, or equivalent additional experience

• 3-5 years related Controls Engineering manufacturing experience; automotive JIT experience preferred

• Allen Bradley PLC's experience is a must. Strong PLC Trouble-Shooting with some Programmable skills

• Working Knowledge of AutoCAD

• Proficient with Electrical Control Voltage & Wiring Methods

This is for our 2nd Shift (2pm-11pm)

PRIMARY LOCATION

Foamech

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