Main Duties

• Ability to use existing PLC programs to troubleshoot production issues.
• The Controls Engineer communicates and interacts with the production associates and maintenance team members across the campus.
• Ability to modify existing PLC programs to address production and customer concerns.
• Ability to develop new PLC programs and routines to address production issues, and customer concerns, and for continuous improvements.
• Ability to install and maintain traceability barcode scanners and printers.
• Ability to support two manufacturing plants working various shifts through occasional phone or remote access support.
• Ability to support overtime as necessary to protect our customers.
• The Controls Engineer performs other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.
• Study, institute and maintain efficient and safe work practices, procedures, and facilities; by coordinating with the Human Relations Department and Manufacturing Engineering Department and keep them abreast of all safety and efficiency requirements to maintain an accident-free, high efficiency plant operation.

PLC Programming:

• The Controls Engineer needs to be proficient with programming in Allen Bradley ladder logic.
• Proficient in the use of Rockwell Logix 5000, Studio 5000, and Logix 500 programming software.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages such as Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Chart, and Structured Text a plus.
• Knowledge of Siemens Step 7 is a plus.
• Experience with Allen Bradley servo motion control.

HMI Programming and Development:

• Proficient with the Factory Talk View Studio software development environment.
• Ability to modify existing HMI programs as well as build new screens or visual elements.
• Knowledge of additional HMI software such as Pro Face a plus.

Additional Skills:

• Familiar with the troubleshooting, commissioning, and use of field bus technologies such as IO-Link.
• Ability to develop, integrate, and maintain vision systems to create robust and consistent poke yokes on the production equipment using technologies from Cognex, Keyence, and/or Vitronics.
• Familiar with fastening/torque applications such as Atlas Copco.
• Familiar with data collection through OPC and SCADA solutions such as Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot the IP addresses of various controllers, computers, printers, and other TCP/IP devices using utilities such as BOOTP and IP Ping scanners.
• Familiar with robotic systems such as FANUC, Yaskawa, Universal Robotics, or similar a plus.
• Familiar with databases such as Microsoft SQL Server or similar a plus.
• Familiar with scripting/programming languages such as Python a plus.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of previous relevant work experience is required, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to mentor and train others on controls.
• Excellent and effective communication skills. Ability to talk technically about the process and products to ensure the right information is communicated.
• Must have a consistent employment record including good attendance and be capable of adapting to a participative teamwork environment.