Controls Engineer SG 23

PACCAR Engine Company

Columbus (MS)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi, is seeking an electrical engineering professional to support machining and plant-wide control systems. You will design and implement controls improvements for Heller CNC and Liebherr gantry systems, with emphasis on reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction.

Qualifications include a BS in Engineering and extensive Siemens PLC experience, plus strong knowledge of robotics, CNC, and safety standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
  • Extensive knowledge using Siemens PLC products.
  • Familiar with risk assessments and safety evaluation.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with flexibility.
  • Knowledge of electrical codes preferred (city/state/federal).
  • PLC/SCADA programming proficiency.
  • Experience with robotics and CNC systems.
  • Familiar with Profinet/Profibus and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Designs and implements modifications to electrical systems including robotics and CNC machines.
  • Coordinates and supervises major maintenance and emergency repairs.
  • Maintains records and prepares management reports.
  • Implement and maintain computerized PLC and CNC control.
  • Provide maintenance supervision support as needed.
  • Continuous improvement with IT and process monitoring systems.
  • Follow ISO documentation standards and update machine design files.
  • Support Six Sigma projects and capital budget activities.
  • Communicate project status to plant management.
  • Work in a high-performance team; evening shift.

Skills

Siemens PLC expertise
CNC programming
Automation and robotics
Project management
Electrical safety knowledge
Electrical codes knowledge
Siemens Step-7
HMI/SCADA (WinCCFlex, TI A Portal)
Electrical schematics reading

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Siemens Step-7
TIA Portal
WinCCFlex
FANUC Robots
Cognex Vision
AutoCAD

Job description

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Job Advert Details

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Paccar Engine Company

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi produces the best-in-class, state-of-the-art MX engines that power Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR MX engines bring a new level of innovation through quality, exceptional reliability, and proven performance. In more than 50 years, PACCAR has delivered over one million engines globally, providing innovative solutions and an unwavering commitment to superior performance. Join our best-in-class team today through the following opportunity:

Requisition Summary

Support machining department and plant-wide electrical and control systems for Heller CNC and Liebherr gantry control systems. Design and implement controls improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve reliability.

Job Functions / Responsibilities
  • Designs and implements modifications to existing electrical system which includes robotics, automation equipment and CNC machines. Solicits bids, selects contractors, and coordinates with maintenance and production as required. Ensures projects are completed within budget and on schedule, ensuring that the contractor follows all Paccar Inc safety requirements
  • Coordinates and supervises major maintenance, emergency repairs, and corrective actions on equipment and facilities
  • Maintains necessary records and documentation, preparing management reports as necessary
  • Implement and maintain computerized PLC and CNC
  • Provide maintenance supervision support as needed
  • Continuous improvement working with IT department and integrated process monitoring systems
  • Follow plant’s standards for filing and maintaining documentation per ISO standards. Maintains up-to date machine design documentation for all machines
  • Reviews engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommends changes as necessary
  • Prepare, manage and implement capital budget projects. Support Six Sigma projects
  • Facilitate effective communication to plant management on project status
  • Work effectively in a high performance work team based environment
  • This is an evening shift position
Qualifications & Skills
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required
  • Extensive Knowledge using Siemens PLC products.
  • Familiar with risk assessments and safety evaluation.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with the flexibility to adapt to conflicting requirements
  • Knowledge of city, state, and federal electrical codes is preferred. Knowledge of mechanical and safety codes preferred
  • PLC programming using Siemens Step-7, TIA Portal and WinCCFlex
  • CNC programming using Siemens Step-7 Powerline, TIA Portal and HMI advance
  • Knowledge of Profibus, Profisafe, Profinet, Safety Integrated, and ASI-Bus
  • Experience with FANUC Robots, FANUC Vision, Cognex Vision, and Atlas Copco tools is strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to create and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics
  • Exceptional computer literacy. Microsoft and AutoCAD desired
Additional PACCAR Website Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

Additional Internal Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

Additional Job Board Information

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

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