Manufacturing Process Engineer — PLC & Automation

Dotson Iron Castings; York, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems is seeking a manufacturing engineer to develop and improve industrial manufacturing methods, applying knowledge of product design, materials, tooling and equipment capabilities to raise capability and quality.

You will communicate capabilities to support production, coordinate with vendors on specifications, and contribute to safety and 5S standards. Bachelor’s degree and 0–3 years’ experience preferred; Python and CAD skills optional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 0–3 years experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and work independently.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; willingness to learn CAD tools.
• Comfortable with PLC concepts and factory floor troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates and improves industrial manufacturing methods.
• Communicates capabilities to facilitate production processes.
• Confer with vendors to determine process specifications and purchase decisions.
• Specify peripheral equipment specs and write capital expense requests.
• Develop statements of work for equipment upgrades.
• Assist Maintenance to return equipment to operation.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Keyence).
• Understand load cells, analog inputs, hydraulics; panel troubleshooting.
• Adhere to 5S, safety, environmental and quality policies.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

5S

Quality control

MS Office

Python (optional)

AutoCAD (optional)

SolidWorks (optional)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Keyence

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

MacLean Power Systems is seeking a manufacturing engineer to develop and improve industrial manufacturing methods, applying knowledge of product design, materials, tooling and equipment capabilities to raise capability and quality.

You will communicate capabilities to support production, coordinate with vendors on specifications, and contribute to safety and 5S standards. Bachelor’s degree and 0–3 years’ experience preferred; Python and CAD skills optional.