Controls Engineer

Company introduction We are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and selling high-quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. We are focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community, and the world in which we live. Role summary / purpose Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment while leading problem-solving efforts to resolve equipment performance issues and minimize downtime in a manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities • Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data • Lead problem-solving in resolving equipment performance issues • Lead troubleshooting, coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, and manage problems into items that can be validated • Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians • Assist in integration of controls into IT systems such as Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS • Troubleshoot machinery, robot automation, and controls issues and downtime • Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment • Review and coordinate project installations • Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements • Maintain program backups for machinery and automation • Program new installations of automation machinery, material handling, and robots • Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety Requirements – education & experience • High School Diploma • 5 years of related experience • Ability to demonstrate leadership in company leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills • Ability to work with maintenance, vendors, and other process team members when required Required skills • Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allen Bradley) Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Bachelor's degree in Engineering • Effective oral and written communication skills • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience • 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills • Lean Tools (5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping) • Familiarity with UL508A requirements and NFPA79 • Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting • Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming • Fanuc controls troubleshooting • CNC troubleshooting