Controls Engineer - Automotive Glass

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group•Shelbyville, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

NSG Group is seeking a Controls Engineer for their automotive glass manufacturing facility in Shelbyville, IN. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of production systems and machines. The Controls Engineer will be responsible for configuring systems, programming automation equipment, modifying existing machinery, and developing control standards. The position involves hands-on troubleshooting, problem analysis, and the design of new or improved equipment. A key aspect of the role is to enhance team member safety through process improvements and to provide training and support to plant personnel. The engineer will also ensure equipment compliance with codes and maintain all software program instructions, adhering to NSG/Pilkington's business conduct and values.

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.