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- For over 50 years, E & E has been a leading supplier in the automotive industry specializing in metal stampings and welded assemblies. Our growth and success is a result of the dedication and commitment of our company.
Role Description:
This position is responsible for all activities related to the implementation and troubleshooting of controls and control systems. The associate will be involved in the specification, development, design, purchase, and installation of control systems. The associate may also be required to assist in the troubleshooting and improvement of various control systems throughout the plant.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This is a position which represents the attainment of specialized knowledge in breadth and depth. Associate applies knowledge and experience to complex situations and problems, and provides solutions to issues. Associate performs independently and uses experience to guide actions. Associate may also mentor less experienced colleagues.
- Support the Company’s mission, vision and values in performance of daily activities.
- Maintain PLC based control systems for manufacturing, automation, and instrumentation.
- Program PLC ladder logic from start to finish
- Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines.
- Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.
- Generate wiring schematics and control drawings with AutoCAD, maintain all plant electrical prints.
- Work closely with engineering team to define system control needs.
- Select industrial control components and assist with MRO crib.
- Guide design, develop and test electrical control methods, materials, processes and results.
- Train, coach, and mentor the electrical controls process for controls engineers, manufacturing and skilled trades colleagues.
Expectations
Employees are expected to follow all standards listed below:
- Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
- Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area.
- Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.
- Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.
- Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and safety regulations.
- Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner.
- Adhere to all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in performing daily work activities.
- Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.
- Actively support the E&E values.
Work Environment Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees also may be subject to certain environments such as working near loud moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following environments include:
- Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
- Work in high, precarious places
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Extreme heat (non-weather)
- Outdoor weather conditions
- Risk of electrical shock
- Vibration
Noise Level The noise level in the working environment will be heavy with high traffic. Ear protection will be required. Physical Demands The physical demands describes below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical demands include:
- Standing
- Walking
- Lift weight up to 50 Pounds
Education/Experience/Certifications:
To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university (or equivalent)
Experience:
- Eight years of related technical, hands on experience.
Certifications:
Additional Skills Required:
To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following skills are required:
Computer skills:
- Applicant must have basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; experience in AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent design programs a plus
- Applicant must have working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC hardware and RSLogix 5000 programming
Communication skills:
- Speak effectively with fellow employees or customers.
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Mathematical skills:
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Other Skills:
- Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties.
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Working knowledge of appropriate electrical controls and safety engineering standards, and industry practices.
- Excellent "hands on" electrical/mechanical aptitude.
- Understand electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
Working knowledge of Ethernet IP and factory automation
- Knowledge of NEC and general machine safety, electrical safety and machine guarding components; high level of safety awareness (RIA and OSHA).
- Knowledge of ANSI standards for presses and assembly machines.
- Knowledge of factory information system.
- Specialized knowledge of the following electrical/mechanical components:
Optical/Inductive/Capacitive sensors, vision, motors/servo/drive systems, contactors, starters, relays, switches, power supplies and transformers, electrical enclosures, and wiring. #EEMFG123
Benefits
E & E offers a competitive wage, solid opportunity, and a career path to success. We offer comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401 (k) program, and free membership to local gym.