Senior Controls Engineer

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•Wooster, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Controls Engineer leads the design, testing, installation, and maintenance of large-scale electronic equipment and machinery for use in manufacturing. This role involves complex applications requiring cross-disciplinary integration and a wide application of concepts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience in the automation industry.
Strong experience with Programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g. Allen-Bradley, Siemens), Industry Standards UL and CE.
Familiar with Vision Systems (e.g. Cognex, Keyence).
Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.g. IAI, Yasakawa).
Experience with troubleshooting control system issues.

Responsibilities

Design and recommend the control system architecture, products, components, and applications used in manufacturing processes; identifies and resolves system integration and interface issues.
Evaluate new and emerging manufacturing and control technologies, adapting into specifications as appropriate.
Confirm control system functionality, including appropriate safety compliance, by designing and/or executing test procedures.
Prepare and/or review electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls drawings; collaborates with related engineering teams to evaluate components, materials, and suppliers.
Ensure integrity of process and build data collection.
Provide information to manufacturing, process, and other engineering disciplines by answering questions and requests.
Keep equipment operating by performing periodic audits; troubleshooting breakdowns; requesting supplies; defining and reviewing preventive maintenance plans; calling for repairs; and implementing process improvements.
Manage supplier development and delivery.
Maintain project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates.
Work on multiple, complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
All other duties as assigned.