Digitalization Engineer

Salaried/Skilled Trades NSG Group•Northwood, OH

About The Position

The Digitalization Engineer designs, tests, and implements software applications for new and existing manufacturing processes. The role takes personal responsibility for developed applications to ensure customer needs are met while maintaining a safe work environment. The engineer works with manufacturing systems, instrumentation, control and inspection systems, project teams, contractors, and external suppliers, and provides technical support and documentation to manufacturing personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or engineering technology.
0–3 years of experience.
Strong computer programming experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong computer and industrial network skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Understanding of statistics and data analysis.
Good problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and as a member of project teams.
Average of 15% travel, including extended periods on project sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AI or machine learning.
Experience with database architecture and scripting, such as MSSQL or similar.
Experience with web pages or web server programming.
SCADA experience (A-B).
PLC programming skills with the A-B family of PLCs.
Experience with vision system applications.
Understanding of quality systems, Measurement Systems Analysis, and R&R.

Responsibilities

Develop and debug software tools for production use.
Evaluate and select appropriate instrumentation.
Design, program, and integrate systems for measurement, control, and inspection functions.
Install systems that meet specifications and project requirements for budget and timing.
Assist in developing specifications, budgets, and project plans.
Manage contractors and external suppliers to deliver functional systems that meet required specifications.
Provide control engineering assistance to troubleshoot and improve manufacturing systems.
Provide written and verbal project communication to various functional areas and levels.
Develop technical and procedural documentation and provide training to manufacturing personnel.
Evaluate existing systems and modify them as appropriate to improve performance and suitability to task, and lower cost.
Adhere to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.