Manufacturing Systems and Controls Engineer

American Battery Solutions • Lake Orion, MI

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Systems and Controls Engineer supports the development and initial production of new products by providing technical input, data, and learnings to stakeholders. The role manages controls for machinery and equipment to meet customer requirements, including designing, procuring, building, and maintaining prototype controls and equipment. It also supports manufacturing systems, traceability, process validation, equipment installation, and production startup.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least seven years of control engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Working knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred), HMIs, relays, contactors, servos, steppers, low- and high-voltage circuits, torque drivers, barcode systems, database storage, and vision systems.
• Experience with quality management systems.
• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Experience with Visual Basic and barcode systems.
• Working experience with machine electrical cabinet layout and machine controls.
• Experience with TS 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Rockwell, AutoCAD, and Solidworks.
• Ability to complete position-specific pre-placement requirements.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks described, including lifting up to 35 pounds, working in confined spaces, and operating and maintaining machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the application of machine code throughout the plant and troubleshoot controls issues on machinery and equipment.
• Track and maintain PLC code, and lead upgrades and improvements to PLC controls and operations.
• Support DFA/DFM reviews and help design and assemble tooling for upcoming product builds.
• Support plant barcode systems by defining barcode content and usage for data collection and deploying barcode readers and printers.
• Deploy MES functionality, including error-proofing manufacturing systems to eliminate scrap.
• Define and collect data for traceability, capturing the complete genealogy of each part.
• Create, manage, and populate SQL databases.
• Modify PLC code to support traceability data collection and create work-instruction screens for operators.
• Integrate prototype assembly processes into the traceability MES.
• Ensure Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance requirements are met.
• Support process and machinery capability studies and equipment installations.
• Support validation of new and modified processes.
• Assure compliance with ergonomic guidelines and participate in PFMEA and work-instruction reviews as required.
• Ensure equipment meets applicable industry standards.
• Identify and implement continuous-improvement projects, such as cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Lead development of controls specifications for machinery and equipment.
• Assist with production startup and debugging in Springboro, Ohio, as needed.
• Support weekend work as required and adhere to federal and state regulations and company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Perform other assigned duties and maintain predictable, reliable attendance.

Benefits

• Three weeks of vacation, up to 72 hours of sick time, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account offerings.
• Company-provided 401(k) savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior