Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

idexcel; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staffing and IT services organization is seeking a Controls Engineer to enhance productivity through effective ownership of production systems. This role requires updating PLC hardware/software and maintaining data systems for process control. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3-5 years of relevant automation experience. A focus on customer-centricity and continuous improvement through Six Sigma tools is essential. Flexibility in work hours is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in automation/control.
• Strong knowledge in project management and APQP principles.
• Experience with data acquisition and machine control.

Responsibilities

• Own the production Data Acquisition/Control systems.
• Improve and update PLC hardware and software.
• Maintain a system for revision change control.

Skills

PLC programming experience

Automation/ Control development

Process Control experience

Effective time management

Statistical analysis

Self-Starter

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

Wonderware

Job description

Idexcel is a global staffing and IT services organization, with a mission to bring great people and great organizations together. Our diverse client base represents a wide range of industries, including technology, telecom, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, banking & financial services, food & commodities trading and federal organizations. Our teams of experienced recruiters directly work with client companies seeking exceptional people to help with their business initiatives.

Idexcel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

Job Description

The Controls Engineer takes ownership for deliverables and collaborates with internal stakeholders, ensuring productivity enhancement and execution excellence. The Controls Engineer owns the production Data Acquisition/ Control systems and is responsible for the system from the Operator interface, to the machine application codes, to the data retrieval and storage. The Controls Engineer will improve and update PLC hardware and software for process I/O on production equipment. The Controls Engineer will ensure machine HMI is adequate and effective. The Controls Engineer will modify the HMI to facilitate Poke Yoke and process reliability. The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the interface software and data storage system for all process control data. The Controls Engineer will create and maintain a system for revision change control on all automated programs. The Controls Engineer promotes a culture of customer centricity, innovation and continuous improvement in people, technical and process capability development using the Six Sigma tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline with 3-5 years of relevant experience
• 3-5 years Automation/ Control development using commercially available development platform such as Wonderware
• PLC programming experience
• Process Control experience desirable
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
• Highly Motivated Self-Starter Effective time management skills to meet deadlines
• For export compliance, the candidate must be a US Citizen
• Demonstrated experience in machine control or process development and data acquisition, project management, APQP principles, and statistical analysis
• Demonstrated experience in progressively challenging and Responsible roles
• US citizen required - ITAR

Work Schedule: M-F 1st shift (Flexible on Start & End Time)