Kohler Co. · 6 days ago
Project Engineer, Controls
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Responsibilities
Assist in the management of the controls and electrical portion of installation, commissioning, and validation of assigned equipment and processes during the startup of the Casa Grande facility
Analyze, evaluate, plan methods of approach, and organize a means to achieve solutions of complex technical problems
Provide technical support, as required, to ensure plant electrical and controls equipment are operating, optimized, and meet all applicable safety standards, including troubleshooting of down equipment as required
Maintain knowledge and understanding of equipment electrical controls and upgrade as needed
Help create and implement plans to mitigate any upgrades to equipment electrical controls
Assist in the Implementation of error proofing solutions that are integrated into the production line or manufacturing process control and/ or electrical systems, such as the integration of cameras, laser sensors, in-process/post process gage systems, data collection, etc.
Research and evaluate new and existing processes, operations, and support systems for adaptation and/or improvements needed to manufacture Kohler and Sterling products to meet objectives and improve the customer experience
Maintain proficiency in mechanical/electrical design, as needed, to evaluate and manage improvement projects
Provide support in the initiation, development, and implementation of continuous improvement projects in areas of responsibility in support of plant initiatives, objectives, and improvements
Conduct feasibility studies to assure that implementation of recommended improvements would meet objectives with respect to safety, quality, market demands, competitive costs, and general financial criteria
Work with maintenance team to maintain and update spare parts strategy, recommended preventative maintenance and frequency, etc., for controls equipment
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited engineering or engineering technology program
2+ years of experience in developing controls solutions
Experience creating and reading electrical schematic diagrams for manufacturing equipment required
Experience with PLC controllers and related products such as remote IO, VFD, Servo, etc. required
Experience using AutoCAD, preferably in electrical schematic design
Experience with Vision systems
Experience with fieldbus networks such as Ethernet/IP
Knowledge of safety and electrical standards
Knowledge of SQL database systems including queries and analysis
Knowledge of programming languages such as .NET / C#, Python, JavaScript, etc.
Must have a passion for continuous learning and development of new skills and knowledge
Preferred
Experience with Allen Bradley Logix 5000 platform
Experience creating or modifying HMI projects for manufacturing equipment using Ignition, Factory talk View or similar
Robotic experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Wellness incentives
Maternity/parental leave
Company-funded pension plan
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Company-paid relocation package
Company
Kohler Co.
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