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Seaman Corporation · 2 hours ago

Controls Engineer

Wooster, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Seaman Corporation is a family-owned business dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics. The Controls Engineer will plan, direct, and coordinate activities to support business plans, focusing on evaluating equipment and manufacturing processes to enhance quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Manufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Robin Frazier

Responsibilities

Analyze equipment and process conditions to ensure optimum utilization of machines and equipment in the production of quality industrial fabrics

Provide technical leadership and expertise for process and quality teams in troubleshooting process, equipment and/or product quality, to achieve objectives

Works cross-functionally between production, engineering, and maintenance to reduce defects, improve product flow and quality through both facilities

Provide support to Quality Control, Product Development, and Customer Service on quality issues, source inspections and NSF audits as needed

Develop and coordinate project plans, review vendor proposals, manage project team activities, communicate changes, provide progress updates, and complete projects on time and within budget

Actively support Lean Sigma using lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies for the development of new or improved techniques, systems, processes or methodologies to improve productivity and reduce waste

Implement leading manufacturing technologies to improve throughput, troubleshooting and finished product quality

Monitor assigned operations to assure compliance with approved methods and standards

Write specifications and monitor and assist with shop floor drawings and other related technical activities

Work with Maintenance department on equipment repairs, modifications, installations, and startup

Expand PLC systems and software to control and monitor production equipment; work with vendor on software setup as needed

Design and implement alarming and control interlocks to reduce scrap/waste

Design, program and oversee the startup of upgraded and/or new control systems

Support safety programs and initiatives to ensure safe work environment and promote safe practices in alignment with company policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

PLC programmingVFD experienceAutoCADLean SigmaProject managementContinuous improvementCollaborationTeamworkCustomer focus

Required

Bachelor's degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 1-5 years related experience with PLCs, VFDs and AutoCAD

Machine upgrades and integration of Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley programming

Preferred

Panel design is a plus

Benefits

Company performance bonus in addition to base salary

Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week (if applicable to role)

Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking

A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays

Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

Company

Seaman Corporation

Seaman Corporation offers a collection of innovative high performance fabrics that set the standard for quality and durability.

Founded in 1949

Wooster, Ohio, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.seamancorp.com/

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