The Role
The Stamping Controls Engineer is responsible for program/project execution and manufacturing plant floor support of machine controls, robotics, and vision systems in the Arlington Assembly Plant - Stamping Area. Work is performed in a manufacturing facility where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is needed, as well as a high level of independent judgement.
Arlington Assembly Plant is a 3 Shifts/6 days Production Operation Plant; candidates for this position will be required to rotate between first, second, and third shift on a periodic basis and availability to support weekend work activities based on area specific needs (including support during scheduled Holiday downtime).
What You'll Do: (Responsibilities):
- Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority
- Hardware/software integration, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, cost control and documentation of automation/machine control systems
- Provide direction and oversight to outside suppliers
- Support Tip process in Stamping Area
- Provides technical support, direction, and training to personnel/Skilled Trades within the organization
- Investigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical input in problem resolution
- Controls modifications and continuous improvement of production processes
Your Skills & Abilities ( Required Qualifications):
- 3+ years of experience in controls engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and the ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated basic understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs, process requirements involved in the manufacturing process
- Ability to assist in all aspects of improvement projects relating to machine controls, vision and automation within the manufacturing areas
- Experienced in PLC and HMI programming and Ethernet Networks
- Knowledge of servo motors, motion control, motor drives, and vision inspection systems
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems relative to automation/machine control
- Demonstrated ability to manage challenging projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results
- Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others
- Proficiency in interpretation of engineering drawings, and wiring diagrams
What Gives You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with Stamping presses and automation
- Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLC RS Logix/ Factory Talk suite experience
- Fanuc IR Vision machine vision experience
- Siemens HMI programming and integration experience
- Rockwell/Allen Bradley PowerFlex VFDs experience
