Responsibilities:
The essential accountability of this position is to design and execute projects in support of business needs and objectives. This colleague is accountable for:
-Lead one or more complex projects.
-Hands on implementation of projects on the production floor.
-Guide and/or coordinate tasks of Engineers, Technicians, or Temporary personnel.
-Design and execution of electrical projects consistent with sound, robust scientific investigations that meet internal standards.
-Provide technical input to optimize the manufacturing quality and efficiency of all production operations.
This includes:
-Introducing the latest, most efficient, most effective technology wherever economically feasible.
-Assisting with solving production technical problems when needed.
-Streamlining the existing machinery and processes to improve quality and reduce cost wherever possible.
-Develop specifications for equipment/line modifications/and or additions.
-Develop project resource requirements - time, funding, and manpower. Prepare and submit requests for project funding.
-Track project spending against established budgets.
-Modify or create PLC programs to meet changing process/production needs.
-Provide training to electronic technicians on all new systems/controls.
-Presentation of all information gathered in a manner that is coherent and accurately reflects the results obtained in the project investigation.
-In-depth functional understanding of technical tools that support project development and execution (automated data collection systems, statistical software, Microsoft Office, etc.).
-Maintains and expands knowledge base required within the area of work.
-Demonstrated actions to take initiative, think and work independently, problem-solve, work in teams and multitask; a solution orientated professional.
-Participates in cross functional and project teams by providing technical understanding of core area of expertise.
-Conducting all activities consistent with company and departmental policies and procedures.
-Additional duties may also be performed as assigned
Working hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Skills:
-High speed manufacturing environment experience
-Experience with upgrading older control systems and servo systems to Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs
-Experience with Vision Systems and SCADA Systems, i.e. Wonderware/ Ignition/networking, and with Robotics
-Inquisitive personality and willingness to work outside of their comfort zone
-Proven ability to manage a project from start to finish
-Experience with Root Cause Analysis techniques and Problem-Solving techniques
-Sensors and Data Acquisition systems
-Computer programming and macro writing skills
-Experience with mentoring less experienced employees or students in a technical area
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
-Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Engineering Technology, and 2+ years of related experience
-Prior experience with major equipment relocations including start up, de-bug and validation execution.
-Demonstrated ability to implement electrical controls systems in a manufacturing environment.
-Practical programming skills in PLC's, networking, device communications, and discrete components.
-Good communications skills - must be able to develop specifications, proposals, RFP's and presentations and communicate effectively within the organization, both laterally and vertically.
-Working knowledge of AutoCAD or equivalent CAD system, MS Project, and MS Office.
-Demonstrated ability to write and modify PLC programs and provide guidance to shop floor technicians in implementing changes.
-Results oriented, hands-on individual, with the ability to lead sub-groups, task forces or teams to effectively solve machinery problems ranging from simple (slight modification/addition of single component) to complex (total re design) on high speed, high volume machinery.
-Ability to analyze, design, plan and manage equipment installations.
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