Manufacturing Engineer (On-Site)

CQT KENNEDY LLC•Van Wert, OH

1d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position handles plant machine control systems and documentation and works with Engineering on new machine controls and standards. The role updates and improves existing control systems, designs new machine controls, coordinates modifications with Engineering and Maintenance, maintains machine-control documentation and backups, implements shop-floor equipment data collection, and maintains the controls portion of machine standards. The position also participates in continual improvement activities, adheres to customer requirements, the Business Operating System, and company policies, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, such as Electrical Engineering or Industrial Technology, or equivalent experience and education.
Complete knowledge of and ability to design and use relay logic, ladder logic, pneumatic logic, and hydraulic logic.
Troubleshooting skills.
Communication skills.
Advanced mathematical skills.
Excellent written skills.
Knowledge of schematic diagrams and systems, including hardware, software, and computers.
Ability to use Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of AutoCAD.
Knowledge of PLC and HMI.

Nice To Haves

Electrical controls engineering background desired.

Responsibilities

Update, change, and continuously improve existing control systems, including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interfaces, and hydraulic and pneumatic distribution and control.
Design and develop new machine controls, including robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision systems.
Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance on modifications to existing robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision systems.
Create, maintain, and keep current hard-copy and electronic documentation, including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs; machine power distribution; and related vendor controls component documentation.
Schedule and complete backups of electronic machine-control and robotic programs on a set schedule.
Implement and maintain a data collection system for shop-floor processing equipment.
Maintain and update the controls portion of machine standards.
Participate in continual improvement activities.
Adhere to customer requirements, the Business Operating System, and company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.