Controls Engineer

Job Description

Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following end results)

Support production in reducing / eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, utilizing good analytical methodologies.

Responsible for controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance.

Support efficiencies via process change, automation, etc.

Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements.

Design and quote electronic controls required to aid in the production processes.

Receive Quotes and recommend sources of controls devices.

Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements.

Facilitate/maintain process controls equipment.

Develop and design plant and process improvements (layout, equipment, process, ergonomics)

Identify key process controls/systems and provide appropriate resources to maintain

Compliance with all applicable government safety and environmental standards

Advise Maintenance Technicians

Document all activities as required.

Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.

Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.

Limits of Authority

Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.

Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.

Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.

Initiate, recommend or provide solutions thought the appropriate channels and verify implementation.

Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.

Initiate project RFQ’s with supporting documentation to be signed

Quote / negotiate pricing and timing from vendors for equipment and tooling

Sign off “Approved” layouts for facility if required.

Full-time