Controls Engineer

EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. 

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Job Purpose

Responsible for design, development, evaluation, analysis, selecting and ordering equipment that is most appropriate and cost effective for the manufacture of company products and systems.  Oversee the installation, modification, upgrade and maintenance of manufacturing equipment/processes/systems.  Keeps current on equipment manufacturers’ technical notices, upgrades and safety issues.  Studies equipment performance and reliability.  Provides advanced technical support to operations and other disciplines within engineering organization.  Identifies, develops and recommends processes needed to produce specific products and components. 

 

Relies on considerable experience and judgment to plan/perform the functions of the job.  Works on problems of diverse and complicated scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage approved engineering projects
• Develop and implement PLC and Robot logic changes
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations
• Develop and coordinate electrical control equipment build, installation and training

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Not a supervisory position, but this person is expected to provide guidance to subordinates and coordinate the actions of Enersys Inc. employees and vendors to attain stated objectives.

 

COMPETENCIES: 

Strong PLC programming/troubleshooting (Allen Bradley & Modicon), Robot programming/troubleshooting (Adept & Fanuc), Electrical Code

Qualifications

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:  BS degree or equivalent experience in engineering.  3 – 5+ years experience working in a manufacturing environment. 3+ years of direct project management experience.

Language Skills:  College level written and verbal English skills

Mathematical Skills:  College level Geometry, Algebra, and Trigonometry

Reasoning Ability:  Strong Root cause and abstract problem solving, visualization and quality tools

Computer Skills:  Microsoft Office and project management software

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Lean, Six Sigma or project management certification helpful

Other Skills and Abilities:  Planning, analytical, assertive, and interact with various groups

Other Qualifications:  

Programming software-Proworx NXT, Modsoft, Panel Builder, Magelis, V/V+, Vision Ware, Motion Ware, TestPoint, Fix 32 Intellution, RS View, RS Logic 5, RS 500, Bitrode LCN

Applicable to all above engineering disciplines:
Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis

Travel Required:  Infrequent

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
Environmental Conditions and/or Hazards
This position involves office and factory exposure including occasional exposure to high levels of background noise.  The worker is also subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current and exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

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