AprilAire · 15 hours ago
Manufacturing Controls Engineer
Poynette, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAprilAire is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer to join their team in Poynette. The role involves project ownership, designing and programming automated controls, and troubleshooting industrial systems to ensure operational success.
Consumer ElectronicsHealth CareHome Health CareRetail
Hiring Manager
Claudine Baccheschi, SHRM-CP (she/her)
Responsibilities
Design, development and programming of PLC and touchscreen based automated controls, specifically:
Development and documentation of needed processes
Selection of appropriate PLC, GUI touchscreen, sensors, user interface, servo mechanism, motor, motor starters, variable frequency drives and enclosure
Develop of control input/output list
Using sound engineering principles, current technology and AprilAire documentation standards provide CAD documentation of conceptual control system
Manage fabrication of control system
Development of PLC and/or GUI touch-screen code based on process
Perform first I/O test of PLC and/or GUI touchscreen
Debugging, implementation, and documentation of control system
Development of training documents for Maintenance and Production Staff
Manage projects where you and/or outside contractors or internal resources are responsible for the design, fabrication, programming, and implementation of manufacturing equipment, specifically:
Conformance of equipment to AprilAire standard components and programming specifications
Equipment compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and NEC safety standards
Adherence to project timeline and budget
Appropriateness of equipment operation for production staff and conformance to AprilAire quality standards
Documentation required to turn equipment over to Production/Plant Maintenance
Propose manufacturing equipment projects including identification of projects, development of project cost, timeline, resources, savings, and payback, and preparation and submittal of proposal to Manufacturing Management
Serve as the highest-level controls/electrical troubleshooter before vendors are contacted and a resource for Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering Technicians to problem solve unknowns, support troubleshooting methodology, and train when root cause is found
Troubleshoot automated control systems, specifically:
Safely troubleshoot 480V 3 phase,230V 3 phase, 240V and 120v, along with controls 24VDC to root cause failures
At times follow through with full remediation of root cause failures without assistance
Modify PC, PLC, and touch-screen software as required to support Plant Maintenance and needs of Production Staff
Identify and specify available replacement components for obsolete or unavailable components
Maintain records of modifications to existing automated control systems
Work collaboratively with Design Engineers, Product Engineers and other departments as required to maintain product quality and manufacturing efficiency
Perform such liaison as may be required to obtain information, services, and materials necessary for projects by telephone, travel to or visits by vendor representatives
Diagnose production problems and recommend solutions to these problems
Keep abreast of and well informed on new developments in machine design and controls
Conduct basic research and development work on mechanical/electrical systems to provide optimum efficiency for manufacturing equipment or processes
Represent the Manufacturing Department as a member of product design teams as assigned
Practice safety and make safety a primary concern in all projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or controls engineering, or other closely related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Two to three years minimum of general manufacturing machine or process design experience required to assure full project accountability from concept through project completion
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the development of automated control systems
Knowledge of drafting standards
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
Knowledge of selection, programming, implementing, and troubleshooting PLCs and user interface touch screens
Company
AprilAire
Aprilaire provides healthy air systems to maintain the indoor air quality in homes.
501-1000 employees
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