Controls / Automation Leader

The Controls / Process Automation Engineer is responsible for maintaining, planning, and implementing, processes and equipment leading to stable and capable production/business performance. 

 

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain Safety – Quality – Delivery – Cost – Environment – Moral initiatives.
• Supervise maintenance, production, and salary personnel in assigned areas of responsibility.

• The ability to work a flexible work schedule, daily overtime, multiple shifts, weekends and holidays.

• Enhance machine/equipment capabilities as they relate to Safety, Throughput, Uptime, Cost, and Quality.
• Develop Subject Matter Expertise in assigned areas of responsibility:
  • Automotive Pretreatment process and equipment
  • Automotive Full Body Electrodeposition Process
  • Automated and Manual Automotive Sealer Application Automation
    • Fanuc M20 iA Robots and associated vision system
    • M710 ic Robots
    • Fanuc R 30iA controllers
  • Powder Paint Distribution and Control Systems
    • Fanuc P250 ib Robots
    • Fanuc RJ 30 iB Controllers
  • Industrial Burners and Controls related to:
    • Industrial Full Body Paint Cure Process
    • Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers
• Champion Continuous Improvement Initiatives related to product quality, process optimization, and maintenance performance.
• Resolve issues associated with assembly automation, process quality, workstations, robotics and automated equipment; troubleshoot PLC controls, electrical components, servo-drives, motors, wiring and panels.
• Capture and document changes and update prints as needed; lead, coordinate and facilitate trouble shooting electrical and process issues.
• Lead problem resolution initiatives as they relate to equipment downtime, throughput improvement or any safety concerns. Establish, maintain, update and administer electrical and mechanical control plans; participate in all aspects of simultaneous engineering efforts to improve current processes and new projects; and perform any related tasks as needed.
• Lead Development and Optimization of Paint Process Equipment, converting ideas into tangible measurable manufacturing gains / improvements.
• Coordinate Professional Maintenance and breakdown activities.
• Standardized Maintenance Procedure (SMP) – creation and continuous improvement

 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years manufacturing experience in automotive assembly and/or machining environment
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot electric, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Capable of reading and updating electrical and pneumatic schematics
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products
• The ability to work a flexible work schedule, daily overtime, multiple shifts, weekends and holidays
• Proficient in the following PLC Architectures: Allen Bradley LOGIX5, Guard Logix, Studio5000 and Panelview Plus

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology, and/or advance degree credit
• Self-directed and motivated Effective problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in high volume Automotive Industry Paint Process
• Collaborate with cross functional groups to resolve problems and attain continuous improvement objectives.