Manufacturing Controls/Automation Engineer

Flex N Gate•Rockford, TN

About The Position

Summary The Controls Engineer provides technical support and programming for manufacturing system designs and modifications. Core Competencies Customer Oriented Building Collaborative Relationships Analytical Thinking Technical Expertise Fostering Innovation Results Oriented Personal Credibility Stress Management Ethics and Integrity Flexibility Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation Electrostatic Discharge Global Harmonization ISO14001 Training TS 16949 Training Lock Out Tag Out Hilo Operation Crane Operation Production Equipment Maintenance Management of Ozone Depleting Substances Contractor Management Waste Water Management Emergency Response Management Solid & Hazardous WasteConstruction Debris Management Oil Filter Management Scrap Metal Waste Management Used Oil Management Lead Acid Battery Management Outside Material & Equip Storage Mercury Containing Device Management Used Shop Towels, Sleeves. Gloves & Oil absorbent Products Tower/Chiller Chemical Usage Gas Cylinder Drum & Tote Management Chemical Storage HID, Fluorescent Tube and Ballast Disposal Tritium Based Emergency lighting disposal IATF/ISO Related Training Quality Management Systems - CQAM.00001 Quality Management Systems Manual

Requirements

Demonstrated success and knowledge of automotive plastic injection molding and assembly
Ability to program input/outputs associated with interfacing robots with equipment
Ability to program robots
Knowledge of software and hardware
Ability to read, analyze and interpret electrical schematic drawings
Strong computer skills
3-5 years’ experience working with controls in an automotive facility
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related Engineering field.
Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
Ability to work effectively independent or as a member of a team.
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
Strong analytical ability
Strong decision making and problem solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Physical ability to lift 25lbs, heaver objects moved with assistance or equipment
Manual dexterity required to use electronic & hand tools
Physical dexterity to sit, stand, bend, squat, climb, grip, reach as needed
Working near moving parts, exposure to occasional fumes or airborne particles
Moderate noise level on the production floor, some areas may require PPE
Travel as necessary.
Overtime as required.

Responsibilities

Supports Equipment Programming for Manufacturing
Programs inputs/outputs of robots
Maintain support and programming of robots
Trouble Shoots software and hardware issues
Load software packages
Project documentation
Develop and Install of Vision Systems
Develop system upgrades
Program PLC
Read, interprets and apply lesson learned from electrical schematic drawings, professional journals, equipment manuals and government regulations
The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.