American Battery Solutions Inc. · 2 months ago
Manufacturing Systems and Controls Engineer
Lake Orion, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expAmerican Battery Solutions Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial and industrial vehicles. The Manufacturing Systems and Controls Engineer will support manufacturing development activities, manage control aspects of machinery and equipment, and lead efforts to improve PLC controls and operations.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead efforts regarding the application of machine code throughout the plant
Lead troubleshooting of controls issues on machinery and equipment
Track and maintain all Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) codes
Lead efforts to upgrade and improve PLC controls and operations
Assist with Design for Assembly (DFA)/ Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and help design/assemble tooling for upcoming product builds
Support bar code systems throughout the plant including
Define barcode content and usage to support Data Collection
Deploy barcode readers and printers to support the Manufacturing process
Deploy MES functionality as needed including
Error Proofing the manufacturing systems to eliminate scrap
Data definition
Data collection for Traceability capturing the complete genealogy of each part
SQL Database creation, management, and population
Modification of PLC code to support data collection for traceability
Creation of work instruction screens to direct the operator in their duties
Integrate prototype assembly processes into the traceability Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Ensure Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) requirements are met
Support process and machinery capability studies and equipment installations
Support validation of all new and modified processes
Assure compliance with ergonomic guidelines
Participate when required in Process Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) and work instruction reviews
Ensure that equipment meets all applicable industry standards
Identify and implement continuous improvement projects (e.g., cost reduction, efficiency improvement)
Lead controls specification development for machinery and equipment
Assist with production startup and debugging at Springboro, Ohio as needed
Support weekend work as required
Adhere to federal and state regulations
Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures
Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
Predictable and reliable attendance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum of seven (7) years of control engineering experience in a manufacturing facility
Working knowledge of PLC (Allen Bradley preferred), HMI's, relays, contactors, servos, steppers, low voltage circuits, high voltage circuits, torque drivers, bar code systems, database storage, vision systems
Experience with quality management systems
Strong technical and communication skills
Experience with visual basic and bar code systems
Working Experience with machine electrical cabinet layout and machine controls
Experience with TS 16949 and ISO 14001
Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Rockwell, AutoCAD, Solidworks
Benefits
Paid time off includes 3 weeks vacation, up to 72 hours sick, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
Voluntary benefits offerings.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Referral Program.
Employee development and career growth opportunities.
Company
American Battery Solutions Inc.
American Battery Solutions designs and manufactures advanced lithium-ion batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles.
Founded in 2018Michigan, North Dakota, USA
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-11-20Acquired
Leadership Team
Subhash Dhar
Founder, Chairman & CEO
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Dr John Warner
Chief Customer Officer
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