Manufacturing Controls/Automation Engineer

Summary The Controls Engineer provides technical support and programming for manufacturing system designs and modifications.   Core Competencies  Customer Oriented Building Collaborative Relationships Analytical Thinking Technical Expertise           Fostering Innovation         Results Oriented Personal Credibility Stress Management          Ethics and Integrity Flexibility Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation Electrostatic Discharge Global Harmonization ISO14001 Training TS 16949 Training Lock Out Tag Out Hilo Operation Crane Operation Production Equipment Maintenance Management of Ozone Depleting Substances Contractor Management Waste Water Management Emergency Response Management Solid & Hazardous Waste Construction Debris Management Oil Filter Management Scrap Metal Waste Management Used Oil Management Lead Acid Battery Management Outside Material & Equip Storage Mercury Containing Device Management Used Shop Towels, Sleeves. Gloves & Oil absorbent Products Tower/Chiller Chemical Usage Gas Cylinder Drum & Tote Management Chemical Storage HID, Fluorescent Tube and Ballast Disposal Tritium Based Emergency lighting disposal IATF/ISO Related Training Quality Management Systems - CQAM.00001 Quality Management Systems Manual Job Duties Supports Equipment Programming for Manufacturing Programs inputs/outputs of robots Maintain support and programming of robots Trouble Shoots software and hardware issues Load software packages Project documentation Develop and Install of Vision Systems Develop system upgrades Program PLC Read, interprets and apply lesson learned from electrical schematic drawings, professional journals, equipment manuals and government regulations The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.   Requirements Demonstrated success and knowledge of automotive plastic injection molding and assembly Ability to program input/outputs associated with interfacing robots with equipment Ability to program robots Knowledge of software and hardware Ability to read, analyze and interpret electrical schematic drawings Strong computer skills 3-5 years’ experience working  with controls in an automotive facility Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related Engineering field. Strong organizational and prioritizing skills Ability to work effectively independent or as a member of a team. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written). Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail. Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites. Strong analytical ability Strong decision making and problem solving skills Ability to manage multiple projects.   Working Conditions Physical ability to lift 25lbs, heaver objects moved with assistance or equipment Manual dexterity required to use electronic & hand tools Physical dexterity to  sit, stand, bend, squat, climb, grip, reach as needed Working near moving parts, exposure to occasional fumes or airborne particles Moderate noise level on the production floor, some areas may require PPE Travel as necessary. Overtime as required.