Controls Engineer

Samsung SDI America Inc • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Controls Engineer will be responsible to help maintain and support the manufacturing line. This includes responding to breakdown maintenance calls for troubleshooting, modifying and building corresponding ladder logic within the PLC to recover assembly line operation. The Controls Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, including process engineers, production operators, and quality control specialists to create and improve production methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years experience with PLC troubleshooting, new PLC program creation or modfication, new device installation and wiring, and troubleshooting/recovery of machine operations through the HMI.
• Exposure to MES technologies, including automated data collection of device performance and operational measurements in the manufacturing line.
• Knowledge of common U.S. and International Electrical Code.
• Understanding of MIOSHA requirements relative to controls system and hard and soft safety circuits.
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment with Production, Engineering, and Quality.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite Applications - Especially within Excel.
• Knowledgeable with pneumatic hardware and circuits.
• Basic mechanical ability with knowledge of assembly, fastening, conveyance, and test equipment.
• Communicate effectively though written and oral means.
• Demonstrate aptitude to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Check equipment regularly to ensure normal operating activity.
• Monitor data from measuring devices.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment focused on reduced response and repair time.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments according to equipment manuals and work instructions.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties according to PM schedule and complete record keeping in PM tracking system.
• Assist Manufacturing Technology team with troubleshooting, problem resolution, and downtime trend analysis.
• Support continuous improvement activities with identification and implementation of machine or process improvements
• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees