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Gestamp · 3 weeks ago

Senior Press Controls Engineer

South Charleston, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Gestamp is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of innovative metal automotive components. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Press Controls Engineer to lead the development and optimization of control systems for advanced press machinery, focusing on enhancing manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

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Responsibilities

Implement process improvements with regards to electrical control systems using all available current controls technologies

Maintain control systems to ensure manufacturing activities are in within specifications and interpret and apply specifications for manufacturability

Support maintenance activities in PM scheduling as well as training and developing maintenance technicians from a controls perspective

Collects, tracks, and advises on downtime issues and implements short and long-term solutions to minimize downtime

Manage and execute in-house projects for implementing new engineering changes that modify assembly processes and create / revise electrical drawings in AutoCad format

Develop and implement HMI / MMI interfaces for existing manufacturing systems

Liaise with vendors regarding software / hardware updates and troubleshooting systems

Other related activities related to the scope of the position

Qualification

PLC programmingAutoCAD electricalIndustrial control systemsProject managementTeam collaboration

Required

BS: Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or other technical discipline plus 3 years experience in a controls/robotic environment

AS: Electronics Technology plus 5 years controls experience in a controls/robotics environment

7+ years' experience and training in a similar role and environment

High skill set of PC and communication skills

Strong proficiency with PLC (Siemens, Beckhoff, A-B Control Logix, RS View & Panel View), Siemens Step 7, Safety PLC's (Pilz & Guard logix), Indramat Servo Drive systems, PanelBuilder, PPC & TWINCAT

Proficient in industrial control

Proficient in AutoCAD electrical

Proficient in creating and following project management timelines

Ability to work in a team-based lean-manufacturing environment

Ability to work off shifts as required

Ability to manage and document electrical & controls changes

Ability to update and manage electrical prints