About the position
This role involves the implementation and troubleshooting of electrical control systems and designs, PLC/HMI commissioning, performing equipment checks, equipment/system start-ups, data collection, and optimization of control systems. The position supports US customer manufacturing tool controls, assists with the coordination of new equipment installation and implementation, and maintains/updates manufacturing process tool electrical drawings. The engineer will troubleshoot and solve equipment controls-related issues, recommend controls policy/standard changes, and interface with multiple departments and customer stakeholders. Effective communication, team building, and adherence to safety procedures are essential. The role requires maintaining OSHA 10 – General Industry certification and participating in additional safety training. Duties are subject to change.
Responsibilities
- Supporting US customer manufacturing tool controls.
- Assisting with coordination of new equipment installation and implementation.
- Maintaining and updating manufacturing process tool electrical drawings, ensuring the tracking of equipment changes is documented, and drawings are kept current.
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment controls-related issues and recommending controls policy/standard changes, if possible, to prevent future issues with new manufacturing process tools.
- Interfacing with multiple departments within the organization and customer stakeholders to ensure controls policies/standards are understood and being adhered to.
- Maintaining effective communication levels and fostering team building.
- Ensuring adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
- Maintaining OSHA 10 – General Industry certification and participates in additional safety training as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of manufacturing equipment controls engineering experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of work experience
- Experience in controls engineering techniques and practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical/electronic control systems.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and safety requirements.
- Experience using AutoDesk AutoCad drafting software to create electrical schematics and panel layouts.
- Experience with Rockwell Automation Logix platform PLC’s, including ladder and function block diagrams.
- Experience with Rockwell Automation Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).
- Knowledge of PLC Siemens and Mitsubishi platforms.
- Knowledge of robotic systems including safety requirements and design/implementation practices.
- Experience with motion controls including stepper motors, servo motors, and AC/DC Drives.
- Understanding of computer hardware/applications and the Microsoft Office family.
- Some Microsoft SQL Server Database configuration experience.
- Experience in at least one multi-tiered architecture using C#, VB.NET, HTML, XML and SQL.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, clean room garments.)
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance