Senior Controls Engineer

Job Purpose: Support and continuously improve processes & controls to help achieve goals and objectives for Manufacturing and Engineering. Involved in new and existing business quotations in regard to production equipment design and execution. Serve as technical expert for controls software management including licensing, troubleshooting controls issues, and back up programs. Measurement Factors: Timely, accurate, efficient, and cost effective to established standards or processes. Promote safety and environmental policiesEnsure compliance with safety and environmental policies and regulations. Ensure that manufacturing activities (design, processes, process change, etc.) incorporate the safety aspect. Controls Process: Design, Development & SupportManage future product line strategy from a controls standpoint.Support the evaluation and enhancement of control system operations with an increasing scope of responsibilityOutline overall controls strategy with relation to future growth and sustainability along with any associated backup system requirementsTroubleshootingProvide programming and engineering support in basic troubleshooting of machines within assembly / test issues.Demonstrated ability to identify the source of system deficiencies and apply innovative solutions to technical, logistics and team challengesChange Management Deliver Control systems engineering work-packages across multiple projectsCoordination of work with all members of design teams (contractors, engineers, manufacturing)Training and EducationMust provide effective training in relationship to machinery, set up, operation, programming, and preventative maintenance to other engineers, maintenance, and production personnel.Ensure training is documented.Must be willing to complete any additional or ongoing training required to meet business objectives.Special Projects and AssignmentsSpecial assignments/projects to be completed as assigned.Focused efforts on achieving efficiency in processes and supporting reduction of overall cost to operateEDUCATION, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:BS degree in Engineering or Manufacturing/Industrial Technology from an accredited institutionAbove average verbal and written communication skillsAbove average organizational and project management skillsPC Skills: Operating Systems (Windows 95/98/NT/XP/10), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Database (Access, dBase), etc.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:5+ years relevant on-the-job experienceMachine design/specification experience (including qualification responsibilities)Basic knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)Working knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD preferable)Working knowledge of PLC programmingWorking knowledge of Cognex/Keyence Vision SystemsWorking knowledge of RoboticsContinuous Improvement and/or Cost Saving project experienceTroubleshooting machine problems (electrical, mechanical)Automotive industry standards and process knowledge: SORs, APQP, PPAP, MSA, FMEAs, Flow Charts, Routings, TS 16949, etc.KEY COMPETENCIES:Functional Technical Skills Creativity Listening Decision QualityLearning on the Fly Problem Solving Drive for Results Priority SettingTimely Decision Making Process Management