Controls Engineer

Findlay Products

Findlay, OH

Estimated pay: Est. $28–$36/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

**1st Shift - Robotic/Controls Engineer**

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**

• Approve process specification and design standards
• Develop and implement software changes to improve production capabilities.
• Design, and develop robots including computer software used to program robots.
• Have an understanding of manufacturing production requirements and how robots can be used in automated systems to achieve cost efficiency, productivity and quality.
• Assist in the Repair and maintenance of robots and robotic equipment.
• Train robotics operators in how to operate robots and related equipment and help establish basic maintenance and repair programs at new installations.
• Authorized to participate in the plants APQP process for new equipment and processes that require electrical and electronic circuitry.
• Provides electrical technical expertise in the trouble shooting and problem solving process of electrical and electronic circuits to minimize plant machine downtime and scrap.
• Provides, practices and maintains the safe and effective designs of machine controls and their auxiliary equipment used in the plant as required.
• Understands and effectively uses ladder-logic circuits to optimize manufacturing process that utilize controllers with safety as priority.
• Authorized to conduct tool shop buyoffs on new process and automation equipment for the plant. As it pertains to electric controls, poka-yoke, and special circuits, etc.
• Participates as team member in the plants poka-yoke team evaluation of processes.
• Is a resource for plant continuous improvement and self directed teams as pertaining to electric and electronic controls.
• Provides and participates in the design, installation, and maintenance of the plants electric power distribution system.
• Interfaces with the tool and die and maintenance activities to provide technical expertise and skills upon request.
• Works with AutoCad/CadKey Software to prepare and alter drawings/documents as required.
• Authorized to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relatingto product, process, and quality system.
• Performs other essential job functions as assigned.

Experience

Required

• 5 year(s): Manufacturing Experience
• 5 year(s): Robotic/Controls Engineering Experience

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Controls Engineering or related field

Preferred

• Associates or better in Robotic Engineering or related field

Skills

Required

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Good Communication & Written Skills

Preferred

• Resistant Welding
• Robotic Welding
• Welding
• Plex Mfg Software

Behaviors

Required

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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