Controls / Automation Lead

The Controls / Automation Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining, and leading stable and capable production/business processes as they pertain to Paint Shop equipment and process functionality.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain Safety - Quality - Delivery - Cost - Environment - Moral initiatives
• Enhance machine/equipment capabilities as they relate to safety, throughput, cost, and quality
• Test and coordinate the implementation of preventive actions in the production process to establish and verify capable and stable production processes
• Resolve issues associated with assembly automation, process quality, workstations, robotics and automated equipment; troubleshoot PLC controls with electrical components servo-drives, motors, wiring and panels; and will review and make PLC program changes on Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley and other machining PLC programs
• Capture and document changes and update prints as needed; lead, coordinate and facilitate trouble shooting electrical and process issues
• Lead problem resolution initiatives as they relate to equipment downtime, throughput improvement or any safety concerns, establish, maintain, update and administer electrical and mechanical control plans; participate in all aspects of simultaneous engineering efforts to improve current processes and new projects; and perform any related tasks as needed
• Work with and supervise skilled trades employees and direct/manage salary manpower
• Coordinate and manage the 3rd shift, 7-day operation
• Lead Development and Optimization of Paint Process Equipment, converting ideas into tangible measurable manufacturing gains / improvements
• Coordinate Professional Maintenance and breakdown activities
• Standardized Maintenance Procedure (SMP) - creation and continuous improvement
• Ownership of Powder Prime, Automated Sealer, and PTED systems

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years manufacturing experience in automotive assembly and/or machining environment
• Proven program experience with Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, PLC-5, SLC500 & Controls Logix
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products
• The ability to work a flexible work schedule to troubleshoot and production support

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology, and/or advance degree credit
• Self-directed and motivated Effective problem solving skills