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Dakkota Integrated Systems · 22 hours ago

Controls Engineer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$87K/yr - $95K/yr

1+ years exp

Dakkota Integrated Systems is seeking a Controls Engineer to support production by reducing equipment downtime and enhancing efficiencies through automation. The role involves designing control systems, programming automated equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

AutomotiveConsumer ElectronicsManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support production in reducing / eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, utilizing good analytical methodologies

Responsible for controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance

Support efficiencies via process change, automation, etc

Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements

Design and quote electronic controls required to aid in the production processes

Receive Quotes and recommend sources of controls devices

Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements

Facilitate/maintain process controls equipment

Develop and design plant and process improvements (layout, equipment, process, ergonomics)

Identify key process controls/systems and provide appropriate resources to maintain

Compliance with all applicable government safety and environmental standards

Advise Maintenance Technicians

Document all activities as required

Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety

Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management

Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results

Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems

Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system

Initiate, recommend or provide solutions thought the appropriate channels and verify implementation

Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected

Initiate project RFQ’s with supporting documentation to be signed

Quote / negotiate pricing and timing from vendors for equipment and tooling

Sign off “Approved” layouts for facility if required

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI programmingSCADA configurationMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsMultilingual capabilitiesOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Associate's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field

Minimum of 1 year of related experience in controls and assembly operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Proven experience in PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, AutomationDirect, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, Toshiba

HMI or SCADA programming and configuration of any of the following software packages: Wonderware, Rockwell, Intellution, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech, Iconics, Siemens, US Data, etc

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access)

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Typical physical demands include a combination of sitting, standing, and walking, with sufficient mobility to navigate both office and plant environments

Ability to perform standard computer-based tasks as part of daily responsibilities

Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% as required by the role

Must possess a valid driver's license

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field

Multilingual capabilities are a plus

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan for eligible employees

Company

Dakkota Integrated Systems

Dakkota Integrated Systems, LLC manufactures integrated automotive interiors for original equipment manufacturers

Founded in 2001

Brighton, Michigan, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.dakkota.com

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