Engineer (Controls)

JTEKT North America•Morristown, TN

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

JTEKT North America is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing automotive systems, bearing solutions, and high-performance machine tools. Our global vision is to be preferred by all stakeholders to include customers, associates, suppliers and our local communities. We employ great people that build value which surpasses the expectations of customers, build excellent products that astonish the world and build professionals who think and act autonomously. If you share our values, come find your place in our JTEKT community. We have an opportunity in our Morristown, TN manufacturing plant for an Electrical Engineer. If you want an opportunity to make a difference and enjoy fast paced, challenging work this is the career for you! The primary purpose of this position is to provide electrical engineering support for the Production Engineering Department in the support of equipment. This includes ensuring that new equipment meets the specifications of JATM and also includes troubleshooting support of existing equipment.

Requirements

Proven hands-on equipment troubleshooting.
Problem solving ability.
Safety oriented.
Work without close supervision.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Industrial electronics data upload/download capability.
PC hardware / software set-up, back-up, configuration.
PC networking / communication.
Special equipment knowledge (TOYOPUC, IE, AB, FANUC, Mitsubishi, PLC, etc.).
Electrical drawing interpretation.
Lot Traceability and equipment fault networking/programming.
CAD capability for electrical design and documentation.
Hands on wiring: Control, low/high voltage.
Power distribution (transformers, starters, motors).
Mechanical reasoning skills.
Hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication systems.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of NFPA/NEC policies.
Knowledge of RIA policies
Computer skills – Excel, Word, Auto CAD LT, Solidworks/Inventor
BSEE or BA Degree in Electrical / Electronics with a minimum 3-5 years of experience in job related field.
Equipment troubleshooting experience for high volume manufacturing.
Robotics programming and troubleshooting.
PLC programming experience.
Lot Traceability and equipment fault networking/programming.

Nice To Haves

Ability to write and prepare detailed electrical specifications for new equipment preferred.
Basic CNC programming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide complex engineering services for manufacturing and maintenance.
Must support JATM philosophy and policy.
Plan and schedule work and projects.
Perform programming changes as assigned.
Administer process changes in engineering documents.
Maintain PLC/HMI/Vision/DMC/Robot programs, backup files for assigned manufacturing equipment.
Analyze process / equipment problems for long-term solutions.
Make engineering reports for process development or troubleshooting.
Write PLC/HMI/Vision/DMC/Robot programming for new equipment.
Participate in run-off and grooming activities.
Assess spare part problems and needs and make appropriate changes.
Participate in Kaizen teams.
Continuously improve assigned area processes.
Maintain data in backup system for equipment.
Performs housekeeping duties as required.
Willingness and ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays “on an as need basis”.
Other jobs as assigned by supervisor.