Electrical Controls Technician

TI Automotive; Ligonier (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K match

12 paid holidays

Climate controlled environment

Great culture

Job summary

TI Fluid Systems in Ligonier, Indiana, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to support daily plant operations. You will interact with production, maintenance and engineering to keep equipment running and lead automation projects such as panel building, PLC/HMI integration and robot programming.

This role requires a BS/AS in Electrical Engineering, proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI, data collection, and robotic systems (Fanuc, Kawasaki, Cognex/Keyence vision).

Qualifications

• AS/BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; not an entry-level position.
• Ability to program PLCs, HMI and data collection systems; Allen Bradley standard.
• Ability to design, maintain and troubleshoot automated control systems and components; PLCs, VFDs, hydraulics/pneumatics, temperature, vision systems.
• Ability to program robots, primarily Fanuc, Fanuc Collaborative robots and Kawasaki.
• Read, develop, analyze and interpret technical procedures, schematics and prints.
• Written and verbal communication skills for training plant personnel in operation and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain production equipment.
• Train maintenance and production personnel on equipment operations.
• Consult with plant quality and engineering staff on quality issues and corrective actions.
• Lead and direct contractors and maintenance personnel in installation, maintenance and enhancement of equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Support design reviews of controls, safety systems and automation.
• Comply with IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements and support continual improvement.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics

Vision systems

Schematic reading

Training others

Electrical design

Education

AS/BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Cognex Vision

Keyence Vision

Banner Vision

Job description

Position Summary

Provides support to the daily operations of the Ligonier plant. Such support will involve the interaction with production, maintenance and engineering personnel to ensure that optimum performance levels are achieved throughout the plant. While maintaining production this individual may also be responsible for project work, such as building electrical panels, robotic programming, PLC, HMI, vision system and other integration work.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain production equipment
• Train maintenance and production personnel on equipment operations.
• Consult with plant quality and engineering staff on quality issues and potential corrective actions.
• Lead and direct contractors and maintenance personnel in the installation, maintenance and enhancement of facility and production equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Support design reviews of controls, safety systems and automation.
• Comply with applicable IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements by following documented processes, supporting quality, environmental, and safety objectives, completing required training, reporting risks or nonconformities, and participating in continual improvement activities.

Skill/Education/Experience Requirements

• AS/BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent job experience (required). This is not an entry-level position.
• Ability to program PLCs, HMI and data collection systems for automated equipment; plant standard is Allen Bradley, yet some variants exist.
• Ability to design, maintain and troubleshoot automated control systems and components; PLCs, variable speed drives, hydraulics/pneumatics, temperature, vision (Cognex, Keyence, Banner), etc.
• Ability to program robots, primarily Fanuc, Fanuc Collaborative robots and Kawasaki.
• Ability to read, develop, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, specifications, schematics and prints.
• Written and verbal communication skills for the training plant production and maintenance personnel in the proper operation and troubleshooting of production equipment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, draw valid conclusions from data collection, and take the proper action for correction in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, generous vacation policy plus 12 paid holidays. Climate controlled environment. Exceptional culture to work with.

TI Fluid Systems is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.