[ref. v20785202] Sr. Controls Engineer, Paint, Fremont Central Manufacturing Engineering

The Controls Engineer, Paint will be responsible for troubleshooting and programming robot applications, conveyor systems, equipment, and process/equipment monitoring systems within our Paint Shop. In addition, will collaborate with the maintenance team to fix and improve equipment failures.

• Overall responsibility for all controls related activities in the shop, Leading and assisting production in all controls related topics and issues
• Support and assist maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
• Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
• Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
• Responsibility for designing, selecting, managing, programming, and commissioning of automation equipment used to improve the existing systems
• Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking, and implement effective countermeasures using all available means.
• Implement and maintain quality control methods including pokeyokes, data tracking systems, part recognition and problem reporting
• Optimization and improvement of human machine interfaces, and SCADA systems and MES interfaces
• Creation and improvements of equipment safety standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections
• Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured text; managing the network and hardware IT infrastructure
• Engineering Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of professional controls engineering experience
• 2+ years of advanced PLC programming knowledge on Rockwell, Siemens or equivalent PLCs in a professional environment
• Understanding of databases and various program languages (Java, Python)
• HMI programming experience – Ignition and Wonderware
• Robotic programming skills desired
• Proven project management experience
• Proficient in CAD working with electrical diagrams and prints
• Flexibility in working weekends and night shift as required