Summit Polymers · 2 weeks ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Controls (Assembly Equipment)
Portage, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSummit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems, delivering engineering and product excellence. The Manufacturing Engineer, Controls is responsible for programming PLCs and designing electrical systems for manufacturing plants, ensuring high-quality automation solutions.
AutomotiveManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop high quality PLC programs and HMI code from Functional and Detailed Design Specifications
Monitor and analyze opportunities for the development of new or improved tools for process improvement activities
Identify and lead cost and technical improvements under the departments’ continuous improvement program
Ensures electrical documentation is accurate and available so technical personnel can safely and efficiently troubleshoot
Perform installations, start-ups, and commissioning as needed for new fixtures
Integrating of photoelectric sensors, proximity sensors, light curtains, and motor controls, including servo technology
Knowledge of NFPA 70/79, NEC, and ISO electrical and safety standards
Interfaces with designers, plant engineering, and maintenance personnel to provide robust electrical systems
Develops and maintains best automation systems practices and standards
Knowledge in safety devices, such as ESDV’s, SRDV’s, and light curtains
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related science discipline
3-5 years of progressive experience working with electrical controls, schematics, and basic PLC and HMI programming structure
Develop high quality PLC programs and HMI code from Functional and Detailed Design Specifications
Monitor and analyze opportunities for the development of new or improved tools for process improvement activities
Identify and lead cost and technical improvements under the departments' continuous improvement program
Ensures electrical documentation is accurate and available so technical personnel can safely and efficiently troubleshoot
Perform installations, start-ups, and commissioning as needed for new fixtures
Integrating of photoelectric sensors, proximity sensors, light curtains, and motor controls, including servo technology
Knowledge of NFPA 70/79, NEC, and ISO electrical and safety standards
Interfaces with designers, plant engineering, and maintenance personnel to provide robust electrical systems
Develops and maintains best automation systems practices and standards
Knowledge in safety devices, such as ESDV's, SRDV's, and light curtains
Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices
Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional score of 26 on the cognitive portion)
This position typically does require up to 25% travel
Preferred
Experience with automated control systems in a manufacturing environment
Company
Summit Polymers
Summit Polymers is a automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2023-12-24
2022-04-29
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