Engineer, Auto Controls (3rd Shift)

Wabash•Lafayette, IN

72d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the design and development of systems for manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with departmental and leadership teams to determine existing automation capabilities and future opportunities, creating detailed project road maps for automation projects that support business objectives. Additionally, a Control Engineer can be responsible for increasing production efficiency by evaluating performance and proposing and implementing improvements. The position requires strong problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in the automation industry
Proficient in Design/Drafting Tools AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
Configuring and designing HMI/OIT systems (e.g., Allen Bradley, National Instruments, Maple Systems)
Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
Strong written and oral communication skills
Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude
Must be a creative thinker, results-oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
Innovative problem solver
Continuous self-improvement
Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to think designs through completely

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training is a plus
MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy
Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
Familiar with Industry Standards UL and CE
Familiar with Vision Systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence)
Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.g., IAI, Yasakawa)
Familiar with Industrial robotic applications

Responsibilities

Interprets Electrical wiring diagrams; Updates electrical wiring diagrams in AutoCAD/SolidWorks
Develops electrical design, schematics, and drawings in AutoCAD
Interprets mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements (e.g., SolidWorks)
Research supplier products for assembly components
Follows established standards for drawings and component selections
Helps establish new and maintain existing standards
Interprets/develops electrical bill of materials
Uses hand tools and multi-meter to safely work in an electrical panel
Powers up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications
Checks quality of assemblers and technicians work and responds to inquiries during assembly
Works with Sales Engineers to provide input with quote preparation as required
Checks quality of work and responds to inquiries during project implementation
Understanding of basic electrical principals such as Ohm's Law and Watt's Law
Designs, develops, programs PLC code for given requirements and specifications
Understands internal customer requirements for GUI/communication interface, networking and creates specifications based on these requirements
Reviews, repairs, and redesigns legacy code
Troubleshoots issues with existing company installed systems
Writes user manuals to communicate functionality of company developed programs
Basic PC networking understanding
Understanding of Boolean Logic
Interprets PLC Ladder Logic
Complies with the company safety procedures. Lives the company culture of integrity and professional competence.
Provides timely and detailed status updates
Ensures standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process-driven environment
Other duties as assigned