Controls Engineer

thyssenkrupp integrated its Forging & Machining and Undercarriage businesses to start the new business unit Forged Technologies. With roughly 7,000 employees at 18 production sites in seven different countries, thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies has sales of over one billion euros and operates over 50 forging press lines and more than 150 machining and assembly lines in seven countries. The product portfolio includes undercarriage systems for heavy machinery as well as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, chassis products, transmission systems and rotor shafts for the automotive industry.

Summary

The Controls Engineer reports to the Corrective Maintenance Group Leader and is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing plant equipment as well as taking on and overseeing special electronics projects.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Troubleshooting, repairing plant equipment, and PLC Programming
• Taking on special projects pertaining to plant electronics
• Assisting E-Techs

Specific Responsibilities of the Job

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant equipment involving checking voltages, changing out bad components, switching out gauges, as well as making camera and software adjustments
• Program PLCs and diagnose machine faults/failures
• Research and recommend machine control upgrades to address outdated controls
• Document changes to electrical drawings and generate upgraded drawings
• Prepare daily log reports and document/track the off shift activity to ensure proper follow up on machine problems and repairs
• Assist E-Techs
• Work on special projects such as machine function additions and troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment
• Adding PLC relay outputs at the request of the customer
• Other projects and responsibilities as specified

Standards of Performance

• Minimizes downtime and improves machine efficiency
• Sees special projects through to completion

Essential Functions

• Proficient in English Language
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• PLC experience, CNC troubleshooting experience, and AC/ DC servo drive experience
• Walking in a manufacturing setting with multiple stairs and inclines

Qualifications

Education/Credentials/Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
• Length of Experience
  • Minimum 1-3 years of experience troubleshooting electronic controls in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Knowledge of electronics
  • Understanding of schematics and program reading
  • Knowledgeable in a variety of machine software
  • Basic algebraic mathematical ability
  • Understanding of standard to metric conversions
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Project Management skills
  • Knowledge of Fanuc and ABB robot electronic maintenance and programming
  • Knowledge of automated transfer systems like gantries
  • Knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, & Allen Bradley control systems
  • Understanding of schematics and program reading
  • Ability to work independently as well as with a team
  • PLC experience, CNC troubleshooting experience, and AC/ DC servo drive experience
  • Understanding of standard to metric conversions

• Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any worker to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In terms of movement, the job may require kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, use of fingers, feeling, repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination, standing, walking, frequent us of hearing and smelling to distinguish sounds and odors indicating malfunction, and occasional balancing.

• In terms of vision, the job may require near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, accommodation, color vision, and peripheral vision.
• Environmental conditions may include contact with water or other liquids, noise, atmospheric conditions, and occasional extreme heat.
• Hazards may include proximity to moving, mechanical parts, exposure to electrical components, working in high, exposed places, and occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• May require Medium Physical Strength*

*Physical Strength

MEDIUM - Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

We offer an outstanding Benefits Package that includes:

• Company Tuition Reimbursement Package.
• Bonus Program.
• 401K Match
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period.
• Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options.
• Dental plans.
• Vision Plans.
• Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability.
• 11 paid Holidays.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.