Paint Process Automation Engineer

CSP; Carey (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CSP in Ohio is seeking a seasoned controls engineer to design and improve paint department control systems, including PLC logic, robotics integration, and data acquisition for production reporting.

The role involves equipment upgrades, safety logic changes, and collaboration with maintenance and operations to increase uptime and throughput, with emphasis on ISO14001/TS16949 considerations and lean manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of controls engineering experience.
• Knowledge of paint department processes and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with production control/scheduling systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis.
• MS Excel and Access proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ISO14001 and TS16949 requirements.
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing.
• Strong PLC programming and networking knowledge.
• Understanding of paint application processes.
• Basic knowledge of machining, tooling, and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Improve design and process control of paint department operations.
• Upgrade equipment and control panels.
• Integrate conveyor control with paint robots.
• Improve data acquisition for production reporting.
• Implement safety device and logic changes for zoned safety.
• Upgrade networking and communications for reliability.
• Improve Allen Bradley PLC logic for uptime and throughput.
• Specify, design, and track improvements in robot path programming and manipulation/flow processes.
• Coordinate equipment specification and procurement, liaising with builders, customers, and production for paint and fluid delivery processes.
• Coordinate trials and quality improvements for paint processes.
• Implement cost-reduction improvements for new and existing equipment/processes.
• Provide technical support to Production and Engineering operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Lean principles

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC programming

Networking

Statistical analysis

Job description

CSP in Ohio is seeking a seasoned controls engineer to design and improve paint department control systems, including PLC logic, robotics integration, and data acquisition for production reporting.

The role involves equipment upgrades, safety logic changes, and collaboration with maintenance and operations to increase uptime and throughput, with emphasis on ISO14001/TS16949 considerations and lean manufacturing.