Controls Engineer

KERN-LIEBERS USA; Holland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k matching 4%

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 Holidays

Job summary

KERN-LIEBERS USA is looking for an individual skilled in tool design and production optimization. This role involves CAD design, supporting the engineering team, and improving production processes.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related area, with strong CAD tools knowledge and problem-solving skills. Benefits include medical coverage, 401k matching, PTO, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Strong knowledge in CAD tools is essential.
• Experience in bending technology or similar metal forming processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform CAD Design and cost estimation for tooling in collaboration with the engineering team.
• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities in production processes.
• Support the engineering team to validate tooling and machine specifications.

Skills

CAD Design

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or comparable field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SAP

PLC programming

Job description

Responsible for tool design, automatization projects, and production optimization

Responsibilities

• CAD Design and cost estimation for tooling and machines in close cooperation with the engineering and production team
• Ability to resolve complex technical machines and tool challenges quickly
• Responsible for identifying cost saving potential in the production and tooling process and support to execute those
• Support engineering team to validate part requirements and make sure the tooling and machines will meet the spring specifications
• Spring production process development and optimization, in close cooperation with the production team
• Be part of the quality complaint process and support with identifying and executing corrective actions
• Strong understanding of mechanics, materials science, and spring manufacturing processes
• Supporting our international subsidiaries, potential on site travel
• Independence, dedication, willingness to collaborate, and ability to work in a team
• Quality and machine rates, costs of tooling and spare parts, downtime and reduction of production scrap

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or comparable field
• Basic Computer proficiency (MS Office, Outlook, Teams, Co-Pilot)
• Strong knowledge in CAD tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SAP
• Knowledge in PLC programming, robotic applications (Siemens preferred)

Experience In Bending Technology Or Other Metal Forming Processes

• Problem solving skills, root cause analysis
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities for testing and data analysis

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 401k matching 4%
• PTO
• 11 Holidays