Controls Engineer

Position Summary:

The Controls Engineer position is accountable for the planning, development, design, and coordination of control systems in assigned Small Packaging-Metal facilities.  Specific accountabilities include evaluating manufacturing processes to improve product quality, process efficiencies and machine reliability; failure analyses; developing new control systems and modifying existing systems; leading project activities in the areas of controls/electrical design and equipment integration.

Responsibilities:

• Manage activities of cost reduction projects – write AFE update reports.


• Monitor and improve machine process, develop work instructions and train employees. 


• Participate in implementing safety improvements.


• Evaluates and improves manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs.


• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting Programmable Electronic Systems.


• Participate in projects that support in reducing downtime and scrap.


• Organize, plan and commission new or modified production lines.


• Modify control system logic and industrial machinery to optimize equipment performance and control.


• Investigate operational problems affecting production in a systematic and methodical manner.


• Read and understand pneumatic, hydraulic, electric and electronic documentation and drawings and interpret equipment data.


• Electrical Schematic documentation for corporate


• Provide training to operators, supervisors, managers on new or modified processes.


• Strong understanding of Allen Bradley Control Systems, RSLogix 5000 & Siemens S7


• Works with maintenance department to ensure preventative and predictive maintenance compliance.


• Programs software to configure and/or make modifications to automated systems and process control systems, which will include maintaining a backup library of robotic, PLC and other instrumentation software.


• Evaluates, selects and coordinates with outside vendors for design, machining and fabrication of tooling and systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline; preferably in electrical or controls engineering. Associates degree with equivalent experience in Controls Engineering may be acceptable.


• 5-10 years of engineering experience required.


• Working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing.


• Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality improvement methods. Lean Manufacturing concepts.


• Project Management experience preferred.


• Six Sigma/Lean experience preferred. 


• Experience with Robotics


• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team environment with limited supervision.


• Strong problem-solving skills.


• Excellent computer and data analysis skills. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. SAP & Data Analysis (such as Minitab) experience a plus