Controls Project Engineer

Description

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills)

• 4-year college degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience and education

• Knowledge of control systems, mechanics, pneumatics, and factory floor equipment programming

• 3 years of related work experience with high-volume, precision assembly processes

• Knowledge of computer systems and spreadsheets necessary to perform job duties

• Strong mechanical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills)

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

• 5+ years related work experience in an industrial manufacturing setting

• Expert PLC programmer, Robots (Fanuc, Motoman, Yamaha, and Mitsubishi), Weber screwdriver, Nordson Spray System, Keyence Vision, LabVIEW, and Visual Basic programming

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Time Spent

Company Value

Develop, install, and modify manufacturing equipment control systems

45%

1

Troubleshoot and repair equipment using standardized root cause analysis techniques

25%

2

Support manufacturing plant VA / VE (Value Add / Value Engineering)

15%

3

Provide guidance and direction to other associates

5%

4

Train associates, develop schematics, deliver presentations, manage projects, etc.

5%

4

Other duties as assigned

5%

5

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to promote and carry out Astemo's code of conduct leading with integrity and ethics

• Commitment to high standards and the ability to inspire those qualities in others

• Proven ability to make sound decisions, exercise good judgment, and be highly motivated

• Provides excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy

• Provides strong leadership interacting with all levels of associates

• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment

• Ensures all local, state, and federal laws and regulations are complied with in functional area

• Analyzes technology, resources, market demands, and works to assess project feasibilities

• Improves manufacturing proficiency levels to meet plant goals and objectives

• Maintains knowledge of all processes, procedures, and equipment

• Coordinates and recommends cost savings and efficiency ideas

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, work independently and make effective decisions

• Willingness and ability to support and train others

• Must be flexible to adapt to changing requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct reports

• Guide and support other Engineers, Interns, EIT's, TS's, MA's, and TA's

Software

• Typical software: AB PLC, Mitsubishi PLC, Fanuc, IAI, and Motoman Robots, Atlas Copco screwdriver, Keyence Vision, Excel, LabVIEW, and Visual Basic programming

• Intermediate experience required in Windows, MSWord, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Intermediate experience with AutoCAD and CATIA preferred

Essential to Job Functions

• Physical and/or Mental Restrictions

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of organization

• Ability to work for extended periods of time while sitting

• Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday

• Ability to lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds

• Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen

• Full motor skills

Work Environment

• Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.

• May require up to 20% travel

• Open office setting

• Factory setting with noise

Equipment Used

• Personal Computer

• Hand tools

• Multimeter and other troubleshooting devices

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.