SWISS KRONO USA · 1 day ago
Controls Engineering Manager
SWISS KRONO USA is a part of the SWISS KRONO Group, which has been transforming natural raw materials into innovative solutions for over 50 years. The Controls Engineering Manager will supervise electrical and controls personnel, oversee voltage activities, and resolve complex manufacturing equipment issues to ensure optimal productivity and quality.
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Responsibilities
Supervise all electrical and controls personnel and activities
Assist with the allocation of electrical resources to the best advantage of the MDF site
Oversee all high, medium, and low voltage activities on site to ensure minimal downtime
Help build electrical maintenance systems
Communicate effectively with production department employees to understand their issues related to the manufacturing equipment
Work with maintenance planner to plan work for preventive maintenance
Resolve complex issues with manufacturing equipment to include servo drives, Siemens PLC, process controls, LDR, SCL, Statement lists, FBD, and read electrical drawings
Maintain all PC process controls
Use WinCC to collect data and report productivity
Design and implementation of controls systems to maximize machine productivity and product quality
Call ins after normal hours to assist shift maintenance resolve complex issues if assistance is needed
Proficiently diagnose complex machine and process issues with the equipment, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and controls
Understand complete set up of critical machine settings
Analyze process issues and understand how to resolve by repairing or adjusting to factory OEM specifications
Repair the issue in a timely manner with reasonable cost
Properly charge parts to the correct work order and cost center
Analyze the breakdown to understand how to prevent reoccurrence
Communicate to the maintenance planner any unresolved issues to be addressed on PM
Observe the operation of all equipment for issues that might cause breakdown or loss of efficiency
Qualification
Required
Minimum Five years' experience in manufacturing maintenance
Minimum Five years of experience with PLC controls
Minimum Five years of experience with Servo drives, process controls
Minimum two-year technical degree related to manufacturing controls
Basic computer skills to be able to use programs for work order and parts management
Lean six sigma experience
Preferred
Siemens PLC experience
Computer/Software based Engineering degree
Six Sigma green belt or higher
Working knowledge of Siemens software, Sematic Manager, TIA Portal, WinCC
Working knowledge of Allen Bradley (AB) PLC software
Working knowledge of and ability to program HMI's
Company
SWISS KRONO USA
SWISS KRONO is a global supplier of wood-based materials, offering various interior design, flooring, and building material products.