Controls Engineer

Challenge Mfg. Holdings, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP shares

401k Match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Controls Engineer to standardize and improve highly automated machine controls, including PLC and HMI programming for robotic and welding systems at our Walker, MI plant on the 1st shift (6:30 AM–3:30 PM, M-F).

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, 2–5 years of system integration and 5+ years of PLC/HMI experience with Rockwell software (AB CompactLogix/GuardLogix) and PanelView Plus; strong design, troubleshooting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other engineering discipline.
• System integration experience of 2-3 years is preferred, 5+ years PLC & HMI programming.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Rockwell software and AB CompactLogix, GuardLogix, PanelView Plus.

Responsibilities

• Development, testing and improvement of current machine standards.
• Design and program PLC, HMI, robots and other electronic or electrical manufacturing equipment.
• Provide support for installation, controls issues and wiring upgrades companywide.
• Assist in and occasionally lead troubleshooting of malfunctioning equipment.
• Continuous improvement activities such as cycle time reduction and standardization.

Skills

System integration

Troubleshooting

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Software

AB CompactLogix

GuardLogix

PanelView Plus

PLC programming

HMI programming

Job description

Who We Are:

Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations. Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Who We Want:

Responsible for machine standardization, launch, troubleshooting, maintaining and improvement of highly automated controls, robotic and welding systems. This is often accomplished in demanding situations with tight deadlines.

What You’ll Do:

• Development, testing and improvement of current machine standards.
• As needed design and program PLC, HMI, robots and other types of electronic or electrical manufacturing equipment.
• Provide support for installation, controls issues and wiring upgrades on equipment, companywide.
• Assist in and occasionally lead in the trouble shooting of malfunctioning equipment.
• Continuous improvement activities such as cycle time reduction, standardization of existing equipment and incorporation of error proofing strategies.

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 6:30AM-3:30PM M-F position located at our Plant in Walker, MI.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other engineering discipline.
• System integration experience of 2-3 years is preferred 5+ years of experience with PLC & HMI programming.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Rockwell software and AB CompactLogix, GuardLogix, panelview plus platforms.
• Design skills: Able to designing and creating prints
• Electrical knowledge: Install hardware and wiring,
• Technical Skills: Program and debug of automated robotic welding, sealing, fastening and assembly systems.
• Able to program Panel View (HMI) and PLC.
• Creative Thinking: Effective problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to Detail: Able to manage project details to ensure perfect quality in work output.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Teamwork Skills: Able to work collaboratively with different team members and different levels of the organization (internal and external)
• Computer Modeling: Able to utilize computer aided modeling to ensure that workout meets the needs of the customer (internal and external)
• Has high standards of performance for self.
• Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
• Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
• Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
• Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.
• Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of internal and external customers.
• Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.
• Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
• Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
• Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
• Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.

Benefits:

• We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.
• One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program.
• This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually.
• These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge.

Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations. Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!