Controls / Automation Lead

Overview

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

• Maintain Safety - Quality - Delivery - Cost - Environmental - 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing : Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.

Compensation, Savings, and Retirement : Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.

Time Away from Work : Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float / Wellbeing Days.

Family Benefits : 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life / Disability and other Insurances.

Professional Growth : Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.

Company Car & More : Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.

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