Controls and Automation Engineer

· 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.