Controls Engineer 2nd Shift
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Job Description
The Role:
As a Controls Engineer you will be responsible for supporting plant automation controls systems and production equipment in a high-volume engine manufacturing environment. This role focuses on safe and reliable operation of PLC HMI robotics networking and related electrical controls systems while also supporting launches troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities across the plant.
What Youll Do (Responsibilities):
Provide daily support of production operations with focus on personnel and equipment safety process quality and uptime with a focus on automation and controls.
Provide technical/engineering support to assist production and maintenance with troubleshooting equipment/process failures and with identifying effective follow-up countermeasures.
Work with skilled trades personnel when required.
Identify and execute projects to support achievement of departmental business objectives and continuous improvement of safety quality cost and reliability.
Ensure new and existing equipment meets operational requirements and appropriate standards.
Machinery / equipment Controls Management to ensure compliance with GM Safety and Controls standards.
Maintenance / Production Guidance (technical troubleshooting and direction safety counsel)
Ensure proper documentation (drawings manuals etc.) is available and properly maintained for all equipment in assigned area and collaborate to develop maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs/Task instruction sheets (TIS))
Participate in downtime planning and launch activities as required.
Identify technical training and knowledge transfer opportunities with other Controls Engineers and Maintenance Teams
Maintain current knowledge in fields of expertise. Update management on current status and emerging trends of areas of expertise as relating to equipment standards legislative requirements GM Requirements etc.
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
MUST be able to work 2nd shift
3 years of manufacturing experience
Bachelors degree in electrical /computer engineering from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience in Controls Field
Intimate knowledge of automotive machinery and manufacturing assembly processes
Broad industrial controls and automation knowledge as it relates to automotive assembly plant
Oral and written communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
Able to work over time as needed
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a Controls Engineer
Proficient in Rockwell Contrologix platform and RSLogix 5000
Proficient in Rockwell EtherNET IP architecture and configuration
Proficient in Siemens TIA Portal/Step7 platform
Proficient in Vision and Barcode applications (Cognex Matrox Keyence)
VFD experience (Siemens)
Proficient in CNC Siemens 840D
Fanuc robotics automation experience
Proficient with basic electrical standards NEC Code and GM standards
Proficient with safety standards lockout ESWP safety assessments buyoff processes GM standard safety protocols
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