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Trojan Battery Company · 14 hours ago

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Trojan Battery Company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in a high-growth, innovation-driven manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading process design, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on PLC-controlled manufacturing systems and equipment reliability.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for determining how key functions in a process are identified, defined & controlled
Provide senior-level technical support for Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment (ControlLogix / CompactLogix environments)
Improve capability through statistically screening variables that have the greatest impact to our process
Troubleshoot and debug PLC logic, I/O, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and servo systems
Provide process and operations support and input to cross functional teams
Ensure that Lean manufacturing principles are apply for waste removal and ergonomics within all aspects of system, lines, and cells design. As well be familiar with Tack Times, SMED, Poke Yoke, Kan-Bans, Kaizen, 6S, A3, TPM, etc
Capable to improve all Production Machines Corrective, Preventive and Predictive Maintenance improvements as needed
Retain responsibility for all project expenditures and ensure assigned projects are delivered on time and on budget
Responsible for compliance and maintaining and adhering to local and federal regulations within system design
Establish a safe and ergonomically correct work environment
Prepare engineering documents including, Process Flow Diagram, pFMEA, Standard Operation Sheets, Job Element Sheets, and related time studies, cost estimates, line and cell balancing, standard operation sheets, capital expense requests, project schedules, design specifications, equipment specifications, and construction specifications
Define equipment standards, automation requirements, and functional specifications for new capital equipment
Own assigned capital project budgets, schedules, and execution
Lead improvements in Corrective, Preventive, and Predictive Maintenance strategies, with focus on control system reliability

Qualification

PLC-controlled manufacturingAllen-Bradley PLC systemsIndustrial automation componentsStatistical softwareProject managementFinancial acumenMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADLean manufacturingSix SigmaBattery knowledgeTechnical writingProblem-solving

Required

5–8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with automated and PLC-controlled equipment
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
Proven hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC systems
Solid understanding of industrial automation components (sensors, VFDs, servos, HMIs, safety circuits)
Strong project management skills with capital equipment experience
Ability to think strategically while remaining hands-on and floor-focused
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and statistical software
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
Ability to work under pressure and support off-shift troubleshooting as needed
Willingness to travel

Preferred

Battery Knowledge/Experience
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

Company

Trojan Battery Company

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Founded in 1925 by co-founders George Godber and Carl Speer, Trojan Battery Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$100M
2018-11-06Acquired
2011-02-17Private Equity· $100M

Leadership Team

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Rick Heller
Chief Executive Officer
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Carl Speer
Founder
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