Controls Engineer

Midway Products Group Inc; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in North Vernon, IN, is seeking a Controls Engineer responsible for developing and designing equipment while ensuring safe operations. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include implementing PLC programming for efficiency, supporting maintenance personnel, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to process enhancements in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or related field.
• 2 years of Controls Engineer or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design equipment used, ensuring safe operation.
• Support maintenance members and train personnel.
• Implement PLC logic programming for process efficiency.

Skills

PLC Programming

Problem Solving

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft

Studio 5000

Power Flex

Job description

GT Industries, Inc. is seeking Controls Engineer in North Vernon, IN.

• Responsible for performing tasks required for developing & designing equipment used, such as production machinery, assembly equipment & the facility.
• Responsible for ensuring safe operation of all equipment, & improving hard wiring, & programming to support all MOS metrics.
• Support maintenance members on emergency downtime situations & participate in the training of maintenance personnel.
• Responsible for ensuring process improvements are consistent with MPG machine build standards.
• Responsible for 5s initiatives, & maintaining an excellent appearance within the facility.
• Participate in councils or task forces to support plant operations.
• Supports production in all metrics related to being a world-class producer of metal stampings & assemblies.
• Create a remote Performance Management System to monitor machine performance & identify process deficiencies within the assembly, adhesive, welding, & stamping applications.
• Identify process applications below performance metrics & implement PLC logic programming to improve process efficiencies for all work orders within assembly, adhesive, welding & stamping applications.
• Create motivational programming prompts globally in all HMI displays to promote operator awareness & create a sense of urgency in reducing machine "wait" time.
• Act as PLC Programming Subject Matter Expert (SME) & trainer for all Engineering & Maintenance personnel.
• Lead launch activities related to NEW product implementation & Engineering Change Requests.
• Act as Project Lead for field inspection of tool shop contract work (TSRO) to maintain consistency in program logic protocols & adherence to MPG Engineering Controls Standards.
• Investigate PLC program logic & identify opportunities in all processes for cost reduction, throughput, cycle time & efficiency continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support production to: produce quality parts that meet/exceed customers expectation through continuous improvement; meet/exceed established efficiency goals & other MOS measurable; setting up & operating machinery & equipment in a safe manner in accordance with approved procedures.
• Adhere to all safety regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement of the manufacturing process, methods, & work environment through trouble shooting & problem solving exercises.
• Uses PLC Programming, monitor machine performance, implement new equipment & improve controls to improve cycle times.
• Use of Microsoft, Studio 5000, RS Linx, C-more EA 9, COHERIX, Power Flex, Panel View, Bosch 6000, IPG Laser Net, RLSK Studio.

Requires: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or related field & 2 years of Controls Engineer or related experience.

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