Controls Engineer

Description

Will be part of a team to support start-up of new battery plant. Will involve working with outside groups to support installation of automated systems, PLCs and robotics. Work schedule currrently 7-430p with minimal OT BUT when equipment comes online (estimated June 2024), must be willing to switch to 3x2x2 12 hour shift. May rotate from days to nights every few months. At this point, will support production of equipment and assist with troubleshooting of automated equipment.

Other duties may include:

• Use MES Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, review and follow up on automation project's and installations
• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems. Lead 4D efforts with significant downtime events
• Update program backups for automation
• Program new installations of tooling and conveyor systems
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
• Coordinate automation campaigns

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or high school (GED) diploma with equivalent experience and skills.
• 2+ years of related experience in manufacturing controls
• Must be able to program and troubleshoot ladder logic on floor to get machines up and running for start-up and once production starts