Controls Engineer - 2nd Shift

Challenge Manufacturing; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing, a leading employee-owned auto supplier in Spartanburg, SC, seeks an engineer to maintain and improve highly automated controls, robotic and welding systems. This role involves programming PLCs, HMIs, and robotics, plus troubleshooting and driving continuous improvement to reduce cycle times and standardize equipment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering and has hands-on experience with Rockwell software, AB CompactLogix/GuardLogix, and PanelView+.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years with Rockwell software and AB CompactLogix/GuardLogix.
• Electrical knowledge: install hardware and wiring.
• Program and debug automated robotic welding systems.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Willing to work 2nd shift, M-F in Spartanburg, SC.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC, HMI, robots, and related equipment.
• Lead troubleshooting of malfunctioning equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement: cycle time reduction, standardization, error-proofing.

Skills

Creative Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Computer Modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Software

AB CompactLogix

PanelView+

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!

#QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Who We Want

Responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and improvement of highly automated controls, robotic and welding systems.

What You’ll Do

• As needed design and program PLC, HMI, robots and other types of electronic or electrical manufacturing equipment.
• 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 2nd Shift / 1 PM - 9 PM, M-F position located at our plant in Spartanburg, SC.

What You Need To Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Rockwell software and AB CompactLogix, Guard Logix, PanelView plus platforms.
• 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.