Manufacturing Electrical Equipment Engineer III

Daimler Truck•Detroit, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer strives to maintain the operational readiness of all machining equipment, working cross-functionally with Maintenance Supervisors & Mechanical Engineers, Skilled Trades Leaders, and Operations & Quality Department support team members. Perform electrical controls support needed to provide continuous operation of Heavy Duty Engine (HDE) Machining Operations. Machining lines to include: Bearing Caps, Blocks, Connecting Rods, Heads, and Liners, and well as Turbo Machining & Assembly Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field with 8 years working experience.
Proficient in manufacturing equipment hardware and software design practices & standards (i.e. PLC’s HMI’s, servo systems, robotics, vision systems, etc.)
Proficient with PC hardware and commercially available software.
Knowledge of networks & database operations.
Knowledge of electrical codes & standards.
Knowledge of safety codes and standards.
Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Effective oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
Ability to read, interpret, and create drawings of building, facility infrastructure, and testing equipment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Maximo, SAP, and Outlook.
Proficient with Siemens Step 7 PLC’s / TIA Portal, Siemens 840D NC Programming, and Siemens VFD’s, servos, and software.
Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s, VFD’s, servos, and software.
Proficient with Fanuc robots, Cognex vision control systems, & Trumpf laser systems.
Knowledge of fluid systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, coolant, and lubrication).
Knowledge of metal cutting, press force monitoring, part marking, fastening, washing, and filter manufacturing & machining processes.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, modify, and support: Device level networks, Hardware and software for PLC, CNC, HMI, and Robot controls, Servo and variable frequency drive hardware and software
Implement and support machining monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing to higher level systems.
Apply controls technology to new and existing processes to provide optimal machining solutions.
Specify, manage, and assist with control designs for new machining equipment procurement.
Provide controls technical assistance and support to machining operations.
Participate in teams and cross-functional groups.
Support a collaborative team of Skilled Trades, Supervisors & Process Engineers in the diagnosing & repairs of CNC and Assembly Machining Operations.
Assist Skilled Tradesmen in use of technical drawings & OEM documentation needed to troubleshoot faults, diagnose equipment failure, and facilitate repairs.