Stamping Controls Engineer

Job Description

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

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