Controls / Automation Specialist

The Controls / Automation Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining, and leading stable and capable production/business processes as they pertain to Paint Shop equipment and process functionality.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain Safety - Quality - Delivery - Cost - Environment - Moral initiatives

• Enhance machine/equipment capabilities as they relate to safety, throughput, cost, and quality

• Test and coordinate the implementation of preventive actions in the production process to establish and verify capable and stable production processes

• Resolve issues associated with assembly automation, process quality, workstations, robotics and automated equipment; troubleshoot PLC controls with electrical components servo-drives, motors, wiring and panels; and will review and make PLC program changes on Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley and other machining PLC programs

• Capture and document changes and update prints as needed; lead, coordinate and facilitate trouble shooting electrical and process issues

• Lead problem resolution initiatives as they relate to equipment downtime, throughput improvement or any safety concerns, establish, maintain, update and administer electrical and mechanical control plans; participate in all aspects of simultaneous engineering efforts to improve current processes and new projects; and perform any related tasks as needed

• Work with and supervise skilled trades employees and direct/manage salary manpower

• Coordinate and manage the 3rd shift, 7-day operation

• Lead Development and Optimization of Paint Process Equipment, converting ideas into tangible measurable manufacturing gains / improvements

• Coordinate Professional Maintenance and breakdown activities

• Standardized Maintenance Procedure (SMP) - creation and continuous improvement

• Ownership of Powder Prime, Automated Sealer, and PTED systems

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years manufacturing experience in automotive assembly and/or machining environment

• Direct Supervision of Salary and Hourly employees

• Proven program experience with Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, PLC-5, SLC500 & Controls Logix

• Must have the ability to troubleshoot electric, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products

• The ability to work a flexible work schedule, daily overtime, multiple shifts, and weekends support

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-directed and motivated Effective problem-solving skills