Senior Engineer-Controls

Essential Functions:

•  Provide safe, reliable, ergonomic systems and machines for all supported NSG Plants


• Configure systems and database settings for new cells and parts for traceable content.


• Program PLCs, barcode readers, HMIs, Robots, and PCs as necessary.


• Modify and upgrade as required existing production equipment.


• Help develop and maintain cost effective general specifications and standards for machine controls and programming.


• Coordinate all project controls/electrical activities to ensure that project timing, quality, and cost targets are attained.


• Perform hands-on programming/debug/troubleshooting of numerous types of automation equipment.


• Provide analysis, evaluation and review of problems regarding automation, advanced methods and equipment, and material handling.


• Provide alternative solutions to anticipated or actual technical and/or business-related manufacturing problems.


• Develop safeguards and improve team member safety through process improvements.


• Conduct system / equipment training for plant and other personnel as required.


• Provide trouble shooting assistance to production and maintenance team members.


• Design new equipment or redesign existing equipment, and coordinate its fabrication, assembly, installation, and startup.


• Ensure equipment and layouts are compliant with local and national codes.


• Responsible for creating and maintaining all written software program instructions.


• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles


• Other duties as assigned by manager

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Influential – Builds rapport and makes a positive and credible impact 


• Customer Focused – Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer needs and ensures solutions, practices and procedures are designed to assure customer satisfaction  


• Passion for Excellence – Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives

Qualifications Required:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science Engineering – or equivalent experience


• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.


• Willing to travel up to 30%.  Note: 90% of the travel will be within 5 hours of Toledo


• Proficiency in PLC programming, robotics, machine vision and CAD.

• Problem solving abilities; experience programming ABB or Fanuc robotics; strong PLC/HMI programming skills; power; motors & controls knowledge.

• Strong computer and network skills and process expertise.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Open and frank, keen to see things through to completion.


• Dynamic individual who leads by example.


• Flexible, understands there is more than one way to accomplish a goal.


• Must be able to work as part of a team and have the determination to succeed in a challenging environment.


• Must be a self-starter and be able to work towards project objectives with minimal supervision.

Qualifications Desired:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Servo system knowledge and proficiency


• Vision system knowledge and proficiency


• Must be able to travel, with overnight stays if required.


• Must be available to supervise installations, if needed.

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.  Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.  Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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