Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Crown Equipment Corporation•New Bremen, OH

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership. This role is responsible for design, installation, technical support and broad debug of PLC, HMI, servo, robot, CNC and/or vision-based hardware and software. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will also be the controls lead for any Capital Project, responsible for the integration of machines and systems to minimize downtime, and provide sound technical knowledge and consultation in areas of manufacturing automation and system controls integration.

Requirements

8-15 years related experience
Associate Degree
Non-degree considered if 8+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
Must have valid driving privileges
Must be willing and able to travel, including internationally and overnight (5-20%)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical / Controls / Computer Science Engineering/Mechanical, or equivalent, or Technical Degree with experience developing integrated manufacturing equipment or systems.
Knowledge of wide range of concepts, practices, and procedures for integration
Demonstrate sound analytical and decision-making process.
Outstanding communication skills to facilitate discussions within cross-functional teams.
Adaptability and ability to prioritize and support multiple projects at once.
Willingness to learn new technologies and take on tough challenges with energy and positivity.
Consistency and dedication in achieving quality results, even under variety of circumstance.

Responsibilities

Responsible for design, installation, technical support and broad debug of PLC, HMI, servo, robot, CNC and/or vision-based hardware and software: including but not limited to: RSLogix 500/5000, FT View Studio, C-More HMI, SICK FlexiSoft Designer, AB Kinetix Servo Systems, EPLAN, AutoCAD, Fanuc/Yaskawa robots and Cognex Insight Explorer.
Help establish new standards and maintain existing standards while having experience with Industry electrical codes, safety standards, ethernet protocols, etc.
Controls lead for any Capital Project
Responsible for the integration of the machines and the systems to minimize downtime.
Provide sound technical knowledge and consultation in areas of manufacturing automation and system controls integration.
Solve daily problems that may arise due to manufacturing technologies applied in a variety of systems.
Provide input and support for development of requirements for integrated manufacturing systems.
Ensure all documentation, configurations and software are maintained and organized as part of the equipment.
Maintain and promote organized work areas and equipment at desk and shop floor.
Facilitate meetings with proper cross functional members, while ensuring documentation and follow-through of action items.
Clearly communicate any concerns/issues related to manufacturing systems to appropriate audience.
Be a leader within the corporation.
Mentor ME I and ME II engineers to raise their skill levels.
Provide support for other projects and complete additional tasks as assigned.
Initiate assessment of safety control requirements and ensure they are properly implemented into the integrated system.