Controls Engineer

I am recruiting for a Manufacturing Company in need of a qualified Manufacturing Controls Engineer. The company is well-established and has a great company culture leading to an excellent retention rate.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Controls Engineer is responsible for providing support of manufacturing and technical operations focusing on machine controls while maintaining a strong focus on continuous improvement and productivity optimization.

Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor and improve efficiency, output, and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as collecting and interpreting data from other technical and operating personnel

Develop and execute project plans to schedule work activities coordinate across multiple functions and departments

Update and maintain technical documents and specifications

Learn Lean Production Strategy across multiple Value Streams

Support the preventive maintenance process of key production equipment

Write machine qualifications protocol and reports (IQ, OQ, PQ)

Create Standard Operating Procedures, training operators and maintenance personnel on such procedures. Collaborate with production to ensure processes and effectively and consistently executed.

Troubleshoot and debug equipment by connecting to PLC’s, HMI’s, and other controls devices

Update machine ladder logic to add or improve machine functionality

Partner with cross-functional teams to support and assist with new product development and implementation

Conduct feasibility studies to estimate product cost and analyze capital equipment, capacity and capability requirements

Analyze manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing tools and concepts in order to improve quality, efficiency, and reduce waste.

Education and Experience

Bachelor level degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Experience with Fanuc robots

Knowledge of vision systems, ultrasonic welding, and leak decay testers

Experience in an ISO

Familiar with machining, tooling, and fixtures

Electrical troubleshooting skills, use of volt/current meters with low voltage DC and 120/240 VAC

Understanding of PLC Ladder Logic for PLC debugging and programming

Able to use a computer to connect to PLCs HMIs and other programmable devices for monitoring.

Benefits:

Industry leading compensation

Complete benefits package

Positive work environment

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Tara Taylor directly at . Resumes may be confidentially sent to

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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