Sr. Manufacturing & Controls Engineer
About The Position
The Sr. Manufacturing & Controls Engineer ensures production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. The role manages and supports manufacturing projects of varying size and complexity, providing system design deliverables and technical expertise for assigned assembly equipment and processes. The Engineer develops and implements process specification changes, creates and updates Operator and Maintenance Work Instructions, and maintains Assembly Process Flow Charts and PFMEA documentation. The position also develops into a Subject Matter Expert for assigned assembly equipment and manufacturing processes. The Engineer provides advanced troubleshooting support to Maintenance and Operations, leads or contributes to equipment upgrades and production expansion projects, and serves as Project Engineer for small and capital development projects. The role works across manufacturing, Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Engineering teams; prepares project reviews for relevant stakeholders and leadership; and travels to equipment suppliers for qualification, testing, and acceptance evaluations. The position is based onsite at the St. Joseph, Missouri distribution center, which charges, packages, and ships batteries and operates six days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls, Manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline.
- At least 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
- Experience accessing, troubleshooting, and editing machine PLC code using ladder logic and/or structured text with RSLogix/Studio 5000.
- Experience with industrial automation technologies, including robotic programming such as FANUC, ABB, or similar systems, HMIs, industrial networks, drives, and control panels.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and controls systems and support control-panel design.
- Ability to power up electrical systems and configure hardware according to application specifications.
- Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical, structural, and instrumentation engineering drawings.
- Working knowledge of vision systems.
- Understanding of Functional Safety and relevant IEC, ANSI, and ISA standards.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with IT systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies, including AI and manufacturing data applications.
- Experience with 3D modeling and 2D drafting tools, including SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Experience managing capital projects and equipment installations.
- Experience with equipment qualification and acceptance testing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with Minitab.
- Six Sigma knowledge or certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-level troubleshooting support to Maintenance and Operations teams to resolve complex equipment and manufacturing issues.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to develop and implement equipment upgrades, including PLC programming, electrical controls, and mechanical modifications.
- Implement process changes to existing equipment and support the development, installation, and launch of production expansion equipment.
- Partner with Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure processes and equipment meet applicable requirements and standards.
- Serve as Project Engineer for small and capital development projects that significantly affect business objectives.
- Prepare and present project review information to team members, supervisors, managers, directors, and other appropriate leadership.
- Communicate with plant manufacturing employees to align project priorities and identify barriers to production performance.
- Develop equipment functional statements of work and equipment acceptance test plans.
- Travel to equipment supplier locations for equipment qualification, testing, and acceptance evaluations.
- Support development and continuous improvement of assembly processes, work instructions, Process Flow Charts, and PFMEAs.
- Develop and implement process specification changes; create and update Operator and Maintenance Work Instructions; maintain Assembly Process Flow Charts and PFMEA documentation.
- Develop subject-matter expertise in assigned assembly equipment and manufacturing processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision care coverage.
- 401(k) savings plan with company matching, starting on date of hire.
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts.
- Parental and caregiver leave programs.
- Paid time off.
- Flexible spending.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Basic life insurance.
- Business travel insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
