Controls Manufacturing Engineer

Carrier; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is hiring an Entry-level Manufacturing Engineer in Tennessee. The role involves analyzing operations and collaborating with production and engineering teams to enhance efficiency.

Candidates are expected to have at least 2 years of manufacturing experience and strong troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities include technical support, process improvement initiatives, and drafting accurate working drawings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Flexibility for 2nd shift work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production and engineering to meet operational goals.
• Troubleshoot equipment and improve process flow.
• Provide technical support for equipment installation and maintenance.
• Conduct root cause analysis to minimize downtime.
• Draft working drawings for existing and new systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems

Lean principles

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing (preferred)

Job description

About this role

Entry-level Manufacturing Engineer. Analyzes operations information and makes changes to procedures as needed to solve problems or improve efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with production, manufacturing engineering, and maintenance to achieve operational goals
• Activities involve troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems; research, development, design, testing, and building electromechanical systems and controls
• Analyze and determine best equipment setup and process flow for maximizing processes of parts
  Implement process improvement/development utilizing lean principles
• Provide technical support involving the installation of new equipment, modification of existing equipment, repair and maintenance of equipment, as well as sustainability
• Perform problem-solving, troubleshooting, and relentless root cause analysis on all breakdowns to minimize downtime to back shops and assembly
• Design and draft complete, legible, and accurate working drawings for existing and new systems.
• Utilize the Carrier Excellence (Lean Six Sigma) operating system to propose and implement changes to existing processes to streamline and improve overall performance while maintaining cost controls and creating cost-effective use of resources

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of experience with trouble-shooting involving electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• 2nd shift flexibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing is preferred Knowledge of NEC Electrical Code, NFPA guidelines, OSHA Press safety, Safety PLC Standards (Class I Div III)
• Solid understanding of lean principles to effectively create, implement and monitor process improvement initiatives
• Experience with the installation, modification, and troubleshooting of shop floor equipment and directing equipment repair and recommended maintenance
• Excellent communication skills; candidate must be comfortable providing briefings at all levels of management. Ability to influence decisions downstream and upstream
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner