Controls Engineer 1st Shift
About The Position
GT Industries, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer in North Vernon, Indiana. The role develops and designs equipment, including production machinery, assembly equipment, and facility systems, while supporting safe equipment operation and improving hardwiring and programming to support manufacturing operating system metrics. The engineer supports maintenance during emergency downtime, helps train maintenance personnel, and ensures process improvements align with MPG machine-build standards. The role supports production of metal stampings and assemblies and creates a remote Performance Management System to monitor machine performance and identify process deficiencies across assembly, adhesive, welding, and stamping applications. It identifies processes below performance metrics and implements PLC logic programming to improve efficiency. The engineer also creates motivational prompts for HMI displays to increase operator awareness and reduce machine wait time, and serves as a PLC programming subject matter expert and trainer for Engineering and Maintenance personnel. The position leads launch activities for new products and Engineering Change Requests, leads field inspections of tool shop contract work (TSRO), and ensures consistency with program logic protocols and MPG Engineering Controls Standards. It investigates PLC logic and identifies opportunities for cost reduction, throughput, cycle time, and efficiency improvements. The engineer supports production quality, efficiency, safe equipment operation, and continuous improvement through troubleshooting and problem solving. Tools and systems include Microsoft applications, Studio 5000, RS Linx, C-more EA 9, COHERIX, Power Flex, Panel View, Bosch 6000, IPG Laser Net, and RLSK Studio.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience as a Controls Engineer or in a related role.
- Experience or ability to use Microsoft applications, Studio 5000, RS Linx, C-more EA 9, COHERIX, Power Flex, Panel View, Bosch 6000, IPG Laser Net, and RLSK Studio.
Responsibilities
- Develop and design production machinery, assembly equipment, and facility equipment.
- Ensure safe operation of equipment and improve hardwiring and programming to support manufacturing operating system metrics.
- Support maintenance personnel during emergency downtime and participate in training maintenance personnel.
- Ensure process improvements are consistent with MPG machine-build standards.
- Support 5S initiatives and maintain an excellent facility appearance.
- Participate in councils or task forces supporting plant operations.
- Support production metrics for metal stampings and assemblies, including quality, efficiency, and safe equipment operation.
- Create a remote Performance Management System to monitor machine performance and identify process deficiencies in assembly, adhesive, welding, and stamping applications.
- Identify processes below performance metrics and implement PLC logic programming to improve efficiency across work orders in assembly, adhesive, welding, and stamping applications.
- Create motivational programming prompts in HMI displays to promote operator awareness and reduce machine wait time.
- Act as PLC programming subject matter expert and trainer for Engineering and Maintenance personnel.
- Lead launch activities for new product implementation and Engineering Change Requests.
- Lead field inspections of tool shop contract work (TSRO) to ensure consistency in program logic protocols and adherence to MPG Engineering Controls Standards.
- Investigate PLC program logic and identify opportunities for cost reduction, throughput, cycle time, and efficiency improvements.
- Support production of quality parts that meet or exceed customer expectations through continuous improvement.
- Support meeting or exceeding established efficiency goals and other manufacturing operating system measures.
- Support safe setup and operation of machinery and equipment in accordance with approved procedures and safety regulations.
- Participate in continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, methods, and the work environment through troubleshooting and problem-solving.
- Use PLC programming to monitor machine performance, implement new equipment, and improve controls and cycle times.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
