Die Casting Controls Engineer 69016

Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for all plant machine control systems and documentation and for working with Engineering on new machine controls and standards.

RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY:

Responsible to support all aspects of Aluminum Die Casting from melting through final machining. Additionally the Controls Engineer will be responsible for new projects capital improvements and overall process efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.
Understand and promote Magnas philosophies (Magna Operational Principles Corporate Constitution and Employees Charter).
Update modify 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 all electronic data bases: all 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 all electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule
Implement and maintain data collection system from shop floor processing equipment
Maintain and expand existing plant floor machine control to Ethernet gateways links and connections
Maintain all sub machine control data highways
Maintain and update controls portion of machine standards
Handle confidential information on a regular basis
Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example
Promote and facilitate Open Door process effective communication and Fair Treatment
Participate in Continual Improvement activities
Adhere to customer requirements Business Operating System and company policies
Promotes good housekeeping 5S)
Perform other duties as required.

Position Requirements

SKILL (Ability to do the job):

Use of Siemens Simatic Manager to Tia 16 Siemens PLC Drives Touch panels and Fanuc Robots
Design and use relay logic ladder logic pneumatic logic and hydraulic logic
Use of RS232 RS422 DH485 Ethernet DH Device Net Control Net and remote I/O communications protocol
Ability to work well with a group or team & to build and maintain positive Team Member relations
Prepare read and interpret written reports instructions procedures and guidelines
Effectively present information and respond to questions from management Team Members suppliers and customers
Read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics to help troubleshoot issues
Maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact
Manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Work flexible hours to be available for three shifts

Physical Demands/Other Knowledge

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Some of the physical demands for this position include the ability to lift 50 pounds standing and sitting for
prolonged periods of time and occasional stooping and bending.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:

Some of the equipment and tools used for the job are a computer telephone fax machine
Copier / printer PLC network connections and basic tools required in aluminum die casting.

KNOWLEDGE:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor degree in a related discipline i.e. Electrical Engineering etc. or equivalent experience and education

TECHNICAL TRAINING: Electrical Controls Engineering background desired Experience with Siemens Processors and Fanuc Robots

OTHER: MSOffice computer navigation knowledge Excel Word Access and all related computer software for machine
oprogramming
obackup and
omonitoring

WORK EXPERIENCE:

WHAT TYPES Robotics/PLC experience Electrical Troubleshooting

HOW MUCH Minimum 3 years