Controls Engineer – CNC & Manufacturing Automation
Job Description:
Controls Engineer – CNC & Manufacturing Automation
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a high-volume production environment, with a primary focus on gear machining. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with CNC systems, PLC controllers, industrial automation, robotics, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement improvements to control systems and manufacturing equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data.
- Lead problem-solving activities to resolve equipment performance issues.
- Troubleshoot machinery, robotics, automation systems, controls, and equipment downtime.
- Coordinate resources to identify root causes, validate solutions, and implement corrective actions.
- Support the integration of control systems with manufacturing IT systems, including Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.
- Monitor equipment cycle times using plant monitoring software.
- Review and coordinate equipment and project installations.
- Reprogram equipment to support engineering changes and process improvements.
- Maintain program backups for machinery and automation systems.
- Program new installations involving automation, machinery, material handling equipment, and robotics.
- Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
- Participate in equipment safety reviews and risk assessments.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Controls Engineer.
- Strong hands-on CNC experience.
- Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience with PLC controllers, including Siemens, Rexroth, or Allen-Bradley.
- Knowledge of CNC systems, software systems, and industrial controls.
- Experience troubleshooting manufacturing machinery and automation equipment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate with maintenance teams, vendors, and other manufacturing process team members.
- High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting gear machining or gear manufacturing operations.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience with robotics and computer vision.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience with 8D, 5 Why, and corrective action methodologies.
- Familiarity with Lean tools, including 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
- Knowledge of UL508A requirements and NFPA 79 standards.
- Experience with Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Siemens Power Line and Solution Line configuration and programming.
- Experience troubleshooting Fanuc controls and CNC systems.
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
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