Controls Engineer III

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group•Shelbyville, IN

About The Position

The Controls Engineer III is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and ergonomic systems and machines. This role involves configuring systems and database settings, programming various automation equipment, and modifying/upgrading existing production equipment. The engineer will also develop and maintain cost-effective specifications and standards for machine controls, coordinate project controls/electrical activities, and perform hands-on programming, debugging, and troubleshooting. Additionally, the position requires analyzing and evaluating automation problems, providing solutions, developing safeguards for team member safety, conducting training, and assisting production and maintenance teams. The engineer will also design and coordinate the fabrication, assembly, installation, and startup of new or redesigned equipment, ensuring compliance with codes. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining software program instructions and adhering to company standards.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science Engineering
Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
Proficiency in PLC programming, robotics, machine vision and CAD.
Problem solving abilities.
Experience programming ABB or Fanuc robotics.
Strong PLC/HMI programming skills.
Power; motors & controls knowledge.
Strong computer and network skills and process expertise.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Open and frank, keen to see things through to completion.
Dynamic individual who leads by example.
Flexible, understands there is more than one way to accomplish a goal.
Must be able to work as part of a team and have the determination to succeed in a challenging environment.
Must be a self-starter and be able to work towards project objectives with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Servo system knowledge and proficiency
Vision system knowledge and proficiency

Responsibilities

Provide safe, reliable, ergonomic systems and machines.
Configure systems and database settings for new cells and parts for traceable content.
Program PLCs, barcode readers, HMIs, Robots, and PCs as necessary.
Modify and upgrade as required existing production equipment.
Help develop and maintain cost effective general specifications and standards for machine controls and programming.
Coordinate all project controls/electrical activities to ensure that project timing, quality, and cost targets are attained.
Perform hands-on programming/debug/troubleshooting of numerous types of automation equipment.
Provide analysis, evaluation and review of problems regarding automation, advanced methods and equipment, and material handling.
Provide alternative solutions to anticipated or actual technical and/or business-related manufacturing problems.
Develop safeguards and improve team member safety through process improvements.
Conduct system / equipment training for plant and other personnel as required.
Provide trouble shooting assistance to production and maintenance team members.
Design new equipment or redesign existing equipment, and coordinate its fabrication, assembly, installation, and startup.
Ensure equipment and layouts are compliant with local and national codes.
Responsible for creating and maintaining all written software program instructions.
Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles.
Other duties as assigned by manager.