Electrical Controls Engineer - Corp

POSITION SUMMARYProvide electrical controls and programming direction and support on capital, facilities and equipment projects and support throughout the design, installation, startup and launch process.Provide electrical controls and programming direction and support throughout the tooling design, build, tryout and launch process.Provide support necessary to achieve daily production goals and technical support for all Midway Products Group facilities.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPerforms a variety of engineering work and oversight in the manufacturing, installation, operation and maintenance of electric or electronic systems in our new tooling and equipmentParticipate or lead projects of greater magnitude and scope. Possibly more than one at a timeOperate with considerable latitude for un-reviewed action or decisionRecommend changes in procedures and standardsEnsure that our vendors follow our Controls/Programming StandardsSchedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications at our plantsReview progress and evaluates resultsReviews and approves vendor's controls designsProvides control engineering expertise to our plants as directed/requestedDevelop controls packages for metal processing and assembly equipmentMaintain thorough familiarity with controls developments and new technologies in the industry which might be adaptable within our manufacturing operationsParticipates in Design Reviews (Concept, 50% & 100%)Participates in TSRO'sParticipates in HLRO'sWork in partnership with the Manufacturing Engineering Department to significantly improve the tooling, equipment and processes delivered to our plantsWork in partnership with the plants to improve the overall operating performance of our plants, through the identification and implementation of concepts/ideas that improve the overall operational performance of our plants and meet throughput commitmentsReduce the start-up, launch, tryout (debug) time and cost of new tooling, equipment and process installation into our plantDrive new tooling & equipment to operate at our quoted or MOS throughput rate, whichever is greaterApply world class continuous improvement principles (VSM, Lean, 6-Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) to all our new tooling, equipment & processesParticipate/lead activities to develop standard for plant connectivity (Ethernet, MLAN, data collection)Prepare proposals and authorizes cost estimates for future workWork in partnership with IT on Cyber Security issues related to Industrial Control SystemsSupervise and coordinate technicians and plant controls engineers assigned to projectsProvide support to vacationing or absent Plant Controls EngineersOvertime and weekends, as requiredPerform other related duties as assigned by managementJOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSPreferred four year degree in Electrical Engineering with five years experienceMust have excellent verbal and written communication skillsAble to use ingenuity and imagination to solve design production problemsIndustrial PLC and robot programming skills are essentialUnderstanding of:Mechanical Power Presses and Servo Stamping PressesPart Transfer Controls on Stamping PressesMetal Coil Feeding Systems associated processesIndustrial Power Distribution Systems (12kV - 480V)Hydroforming Presses and associated processesResistance MIG Welding ProcessesLaser Welding and Cutting ProcessesRobotics (Material Handling, MIG, Spot Welding and Sealant Dispensing)WORKING CONDITIONSNormal office environmentNormal shop environment, which includes travel to plant sites, tooling vendors and suppliers. Required use of personal protection equipment; hazards and conditions typically associated with a manufacturing environment Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.