Manufacturing Engineer (On-Site)

This position handles plant machine control systems and documentation, and for working with Engineering on new machine controls and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Update, change, and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control.
• Design and develop new machine controls including robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems.
• Create, maintain and keep current hard copies and electronic data bases: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs; machine power distribution and all related vendor controls component part documentation.
• Schedule and complete backups of electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule
• Implement and maintain data collection system from shop floor processing equipment.
• Maintain and update controls portion of machine standards.
• Participate in Continual Improvement activities.
• Adhere to customer requirements, Business Operating System, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience. 

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, i.e. Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, etc., or equivalent experience and education
• Electrical controls engineering background desired.
• Complete knowledge of and ability to design and use relay logic, ladder logic, pneumatic logic and hydraulic logic

Specific Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Communication Skills
• Advance mathematical skills
• Excellent written skills
• Schematic Diagrams

Systems (hardware, software, computer, etc.)

• Microsoft Office ability.
• AutoCAD
• PLC & HMI

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time. 
• Able to reach above head.
• Sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 80 pounds.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. 
• Extreme heat and vibration on occasion. 
• Moderate to high noise level

*Equal Employment Opportunity Employer & and Provider of Services