Controls & Automation Engineer
About The Position
The Controls & Automation Engineer provides technical support for new manufacturing processes, equipment, and installations. The role works with the Advanced Manufacturing Team to assess manufacturing feasibility and required processes, designs and maintains control and automation systems, and supports automated equipment across production. The position also coordinates preventative maintenance, helps implement process improvements, maintains technical documentation, and trains maintenance personnel and operators. The role is based at the Youngstown Manufacturing Headquarters in Youngstown, Ohio. Travel and overtime may be required, and the schedule is day shift as needed.
Requirements
- A four-year engineering degree or equivalent experience, with more than five years in a similar role.
- Seven to ten years of equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment; rollforming experience is preferred.
- Experience designing, building, installing, and commissioning equipment.
- Proven design experience with automated equipment and processes.
- Proven 3D and 2D CAD skills; Inventor is preferred.
- Proven PLC programming skills, including Siemens and Allen Bradley platforms.
- Proven troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to multitask in a role that is not clearly defined.
- Cross-functional and collaborative approach to achieving objectives.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Inventor, Microsoft Office, and MS Project.
- Willingness to travel and work overtime as required.
Nice To Haves
- Rollforming experience.
- Inventor CAD experience.
- Mechanical experience.
- Project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Advanced Manufacturing Team to determine feasibility and required manufacturing processes for opportunities.
- Design, implement, and maintain control and automation systems.
- Lead setup and troubleshooting of automated equipment, including robotic weld cells, robotic material-handling systems, tube lasers, and rollformers.
- Provide production support for automated systems.
- Maintain training for maintenance personnel and operators on automated systems.
- Support maintenance of automated systems.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
- Support engineering and production teams in implementing process improvements through automation projects.
- Maintain documentation, including robot programs, backups, and maintenance and troubleshooting logs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
