Engineer - Controls

Linamar Corporation • Muscle Shoals, AL

92d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer works in cooperation with all departments applying knowledge in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic field. Works under limited supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree from a vocational school or college with focus in Robotics, Mechanical or Electrical fields
• Minimum 1 year of related experience
• Competence in related IT applications
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Adaptation to changing priorities with high performance
• Self-motivated: energetic, likes to work at a fast pace
• Result-oriented: Problem-solving orientation
• Accountability: adheres to high professional standards for itself and others
• Curious: thinks in "Why" and "How"
• Values Teamwork: team player
• Knowledge of spoken and written English
• Available for shift work
• Able to work overtime as required
• Physical dexterity - moderate physical demand
• Lift up to 40 pounds
• Stand and/or walk up to 12 hours

Nice To Haves

• Siemens PLC and/or ABB Robotics experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor / feedback systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Monitors the operation during the shift and reports the correct data at the end of the shift
• Responds in case of a problem, ensures that all necessary measures are taken, and informs the support groups
• Tests performance of robots and end of arm tooling
• Installs, programs, and repairs programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, and conveyors
• Maintains new robotic systems and PLC programs
• Modifies computer-controlled robot movements
• Documents robotics test procedures and results
• Maintains equipment to ensure machines produce quality parts
• Performs preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems and automated material handling systems or components
• Participates in cross-functional teams to troubleshoot faults and perform root cause analysis to resolve problems related to device performance and failure rates
• Assists in the implementation of continuous improvement activities, including optimization of existing programs
• Applies the principles of Lean Manufacturing and other problem-solving disciplines while participating in failure and root cause analyses, and lead the efforts to resolve equipment capability and failure rate problems
• Develops rapid repair and substitution techniques to minimize any loss in capacity
• Performs additional duties as required

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree