Senior Controls Engineer

Dana Incorporated•Henderson, KY

17d

About The Position

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred
5+ years of Controls experience in a manufacturing facility
Experience in Fanuc robotics troubleshooting/programming
Experience in Allen Bradley troubleshooting/programming
Understanding of Ethernet networks as it pertains to PLC interfaces.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC, HMI, safety, servo, and vision-based hardware and software including, but not limited to: RSLogix 500/5000, Siemens, AVIX View, FT View Studio, SICK, Keyence, etc
Machine vision experience and knowledge (Keyence, Cognex, Datalogic, etc)
Must be able to determine correct size of electrical components for PLC or PC based systems.
Have a working knowledge of HMI (Human Machine Interface) devices.
Design and engineering of programmable logic controls (PLC’s) and modifications for a wide variety of manufacturing production equipment
Experience with Automation motion devices. Servo motors and controllers, variable frequence drives.
Direct electrical assembly activities such as panel fabrication and component wiring
Evaluate and approve new equipment electrical and PLC programs for accuracy, function, completeness and documentation.
To assist in the troubleshooting of machine malfunctions to include electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Must be able to interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot wiring circuits.
Develop/ Maintain electrical design, schematics, and drawings in AutoCAD
Capable of troubleshooting hard-wired relay logic machine control panels. This includes field repairs, i.e., replacing existing components and wiring.
Have a working knowledge and experience with multiple phase electrical systems, including electrical distribution systems consisting of buss and switchgear equipment.
Systems integration of 3rd party equipment and peripherals
Must have good understanding of Ethernet networks as it pertains to PLC interfaces.