Controls Engineer

Midway Products Group, INC; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway Products Group, INC is seeking a 1st Shift Robotic/Controls Engineer to develop, program and maintain automated systems. Responsibilities include software changes to enhance production capabilities, robot design and programming, and supporting electrical/controls development to minimize downtime.

The role requires strong PLC/ladder logic knowledge, experience with AutoCad/CadKey, and robust communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associates of Robotic Engineering preferred.
• Bachelors of Controls Engineering required.
• 5 years manufacturing experience required.
• 5 years Robotic/Controls engineering experience required.

Skills

5 years manufacturing experience

5 years Robotic/Controls engineering

Plex Mfg Software

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Good Communication

Education

Associates of Robotic Engineering

Bachelors of Controls Engineering

Job description

1st Shift - Robotic/Controls Engineer

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Approve process specification and design standards
• Develop and implement software changes to improve production capabilities.
• Design, and develop robots including computer software used to program robots.
• Have an understanding of manufacturing production requirements and how robots can be used in automated systems to achieve cost efficiency, productivity and quality.
• Assist in the Repair and maintenance of robots and robotic equipment.
• Train robotics operators in how to operate robots and related equipment and help establish basic maintenance and repair programs at new installations.
• Authorized to participate in the plants APQP process for new equipment and processes that require electrical and electronic circuitry.
• Provides electrical technical expertise in the trouble shooting and problem solving process of electrical and electronic circuits to minimize plant machine downtime and scrap.
• Provides, practices and maintains the safe and effective designs of machine controls and their auxiliary equipment used in the plant as required.
• Understands and effectively uses ladder-logic circuits to optimize manufacturing process that utilize controllers with safety as priority.
• Authorized to conduct tool shop buyoffs on new process and automation equipment for the plant. As it pertains to electric controls, poka-yoke, and special circuits, etc.
• Participates as team member in the plants poka-yoke team evaluation of processes.
• Is a resource for plant continuous improvement and self directed teams as pertaining to electric and electronic controls.
• Provides and participates in the design, installation, and maintenance of the plants electric power distribution system.
• Interfaces with the tool and die and maintenance activities to provide technical expertise and skills upon request.
• Works with AutoCad/CadKey Software to prepare and alter drawings/documents as required.
• Authorized to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relatingto product, process, and quality system.
• Performs other essential job functions as assigned.

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Loyal - Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
• Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
• Financial - Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursementAbility to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

• Associates of Robotic Engineering (preferred)
• Bachelors of Controls Engineering (required)

Experience

• 5 years: Manufacturing Experience (required)
• 5 years: Robotic/Controls Engineering Experience (required)

Skills

• Resistant Welding (preferred)
• Robotic Welding (preferred)
• Welding (preferred)
• Plex Mfg Software (preferred)
• Microsoft Project (required)
• Microsoft Powerpoint (required)
• Microsoft Word (required)
• Microsoft Excel (required)
• Good Communication & Written Skills (required)

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