PLC Technician (First Shift)

Clarios•Geneva, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for Mechanical Engineering activities related to Automotive Battery manufacturing, preparation for shipment, and separation for distribution process. This will be first shift. Overtime as required. Maintains new equipment and processes for battery manufacturing in accordance with current engineering standards and quality requirements. Maintains new equipment and processes for movement, storage, and internal distribution of batteries. Analyze processes through Process flow diagrams and PFMEA development Works within matrix organization to deliver requirements of Program Management system Collaborates with manufacturing facilities to implement new processes and equipment. Executes design validation builds, prototype builds, and production validation builds and testing. Expand on existing technologies to address immediate production needs. Specific technological work includes expanding and modifying Oxide production, plate manufacturing, battery assembly equipment, Battery formation systems, automatic or semi-automatic label application, robotic applications, material handling systems, and battery decoration equipment Works within company ERP to verify or modify specific data such as decoration bill of materials, pallet patterns and quantities.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Manufacturing electrical experience.
Minimum 3 years of PLC experience.
Proficiency with Auto CAD, Allen Bradley Software, Excel, Word, Power Point and other related programs.
Proficiency in PFMEA and equipment SOW/ functional specs.

Nice To Haves

3 years or more of experience in automotive Tier-1 is desired.
Experience in Battery oxide manufacturing, battery plate manufacturing equipment, labeling, palletizing, material handling, and MES systems is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Maintains new equipment and processes for battery manufacturing in accordance with current engineering standards and quality requirements.
Maintains new equipment and processes for movement, storage, and internal distribution of batteries.
Analyze processes through Process flow diagrams and PFMEA development
Works within matrix organization to deliver requirements of Program Management system
Collaborates with manufacturing facilities to implement new processes and equipment.
Executes design validation builds, prototype builds, and production validation builds and testing.
Expand on existing technologies to address immediate production needs.
Works within company ERP to verify or modify specific data such as decoration bill of materials, pallet patterns and quantities.