Auria · 23 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Albemarle, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAuria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring and other fiber-based solutions. They are currently searching for a Controls Engineer to update and improve existing control systems, design new machine controls, and coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams.
AutomotiveProduct DesignTransportation
Responsibilities
Update, modify and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, Siemens ladder logic, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, multiple operator interfaces, hydraulics and pneumatics distribution control
Design and develop new machine controls involving robotics, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision applications
Coordinate in a professional manner with engineering and maintenance on existing machine controls modifications and issues keeping existing equipment function and production running
Knowledge of machine and plant networking solutions
Able to work with OEMs to guarantee new equipment is designed and built to the facility’s safety and controls standards
Knowledge of the integration of barcode scanners/cameras into PLC control systems
Provide electrical support for injection molding press systems. Provide electrical support for injection molding robotics
Integrate assembly verification/poke yoke systems into existing equipment
Identify cost reduction opportunities
Candidate is expected to teach themselves functionality of new devices and controls systems as technology advances and equipment is updated
Assures that all systems are maintained at maximum acceptable levels
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS/BA required in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, preferred
Requires 5+ years in engineering or manufacturing
PC Hardware setup, troubleshooting, maintaining
Basic LAN knowledge and functionality (TCP/IP)
Basic LAN hardware knowledge (switches, cabling, routers)
Software installation/upgrading
Network printing
Basic AD knowledge (disable users, change passwords)
Windows 7
Installing / troubleshooting label printers and hand held scanners
Backup exec (or similar software)
Ability to read and update electrical schematic drawings
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems involving Urethane reaction injection molding, Rotational dry cast cells, Vacuum forming, Paint cells, Laser scoring, water jets, sonic and vibration welding and others
Experience Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens and Omron PLC/HMI systems
Industrial protocols such as Ethernet, Profibus, RS-232, Devicenet, DH+
Strong deductive reasoning/problem solving skills
Preferred
Visual Basic or other software design is a plus
AutoCAD design software
Benefits
An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
Salary Continuation & Long Term Disability (LTD)
Company
Auria
Auria is an automotive supplier that offers engineered systems, flooring systems, insulators, absorbers, and accessories.
1001-5000 employees
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