Controls Engineer - Eastaboga, AL - R-29101
About The Position
The Controls Engineer will support the maintenance department by assisting in the troubleshooting of equipment issues, which includes troubleshooting PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors. This role involves maintaining PLC documentation, troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment, and improving equipment uptime. The engineer will also be responsible for scheduling and completing backups of electronic machine control and robotic programs, developing Preventive Maintenance Programs, and implementing data collection systems. Additionally, the Controls Engineer will participate in a multi-disciplinary Plant Team for continuous improvement strategies and root-cause based problem solving.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering/Electrical field preferred, or equivalent additional experience
- 3+ years related Controls Engineering experience inside manufacturing; automotive JIT experience preferred.
- Allen Bradley PLC's experience is a must.
- Strong PLC Trouble-Shooting with some Programmable skills.
- Must be flexible for 1st Shift & 2nd Shift (5pm-2am).
Nice To Haves
- Flexible for someone early in career with internship/co-ops.
- Strong Fanuc Robotics & Automation preferred.
- Working Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
- Proficient with Electrical Control Voltage & Wiring Methods is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support the maintenance department by assisting in the troubleshooting of equipment issues, including PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors.
- Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and archive PLC programs and machine controls drawings.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve automated equipment, including devices, I/O, instruments, and components associated with automated processes.
- Support various I/O devices connected to PLCs, such as HMIs, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, and servo drives.
- Assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits.
- Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance.
- Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs.
- Develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs.
- Diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems.
- Apply knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment to operation.
- Implement and maintain data collection systems from Plant floor processing equipment.
- Identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process.
- Participate in a multi-disciplinary Plant Team to determine continuous improvement strategies.
- Identify and plan for process impacts as a result of engineering and launch changes.
- Participate in 8D or similar root-cause based problem-solving tasks.
- Contribute to specifications for equipment purchases, including review and commentary on equipment controls drawings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
