Manufacturing Controls/Automation Engineer

Flex-N-Gate • Rockford, TN

19h

About The Position

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
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 Waste
Construction 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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees