Controls Maintenance Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

This position has a thorough understanding of the operational processes of the organization and is responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing and/or maintaining equipment which is used to monitor and control assembly processes, engineering systems, and machinery. It is a multidisciplinary role, working closely with colleagues across a number of functions, including Design, Operations, Maintenance and Purchasing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining and/or modifying systems containing the following devices and associated software:
  • PLC’s - ladder logic language, Siemens Graph language, statement language, flow diagram language
  • SQL Servers - MSSQL, T-SQL, MySQL, Transaction Services (OPC)
  • Communication networks – Ethernet, ProfiNet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Serial (RS232)
  • Vision systems – Cognex, Banner, Keyence
  • SCADA systems – WinCC, Ignition, Promon
  • Robots – Kuka, Denso, Staubli, Epson, Fanuc
  • Servos and VFDs – Kistler, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Control Techniques, IAI
• Evaluating existing process equipment programming, controls, and electronics. Implementing changes and upgrades related to continued process improvement efforts, all in accordance with company change management policies and procedures.
• Assist as needed in Troubleshooting, problem-solving, and modifying existing electrical and electronic systems, including controls systems for all new and existing Pierburg process equipment per NEC and NFPA regulations.
• Provide technical support to the plant on engineering matters to reduce downtime.
• Technician/s as well as Engineering Department personnel as needed.
• Perform reviews of the preventative maintenance program and improve areas where required.
• Developing requests for quotations as needed to meet the scope of improvements, upgrades, and customer needed changes primarily related to, but not limited to the Controls and Electrical/Electronic related projects.
• Develop and maintain Technical Information for the maintenance department.
• Monitor frequency and modes of equipment failures and breakdowns to drive root cause analysis, suggest changes to processes and equipment to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide on-the-job coaching to the maintenance technicians in the team and develop problem solving skills.
• Develop short, medium and long-term improvement plans to achieve maintenance objectives.
• Coordinate the preparation for all maintenance related project technical documents to ensure that all content and cost are within the scope of work.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years in automotive manufacturing or automated assembly experience
• Extensive experience with Siemens (TIA-Portal, Step 7, WinCC) software and/or Allen-Bradley
• Proficient with MS Office suite 

BENEFITS

• PPO Medical Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Telehealth
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Accidental and Death Insurance (AD&D)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Work/Life Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Bonus (hourly referral up to $1500; salary referral up to $2500)
• Life Planning Account (LPA) – reimbursement up to $400 yearly for qualifying expenses (ex: gym memberships, massages).
• 12% Discretionary Bonus based on 3 factors (individual goals, team goals, and company goals).
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement