Controls Maintenance Engineer
Pierburg US LLC in Fountain Inn
Ref.-Nr.: US00332
Schedule type: Full Time
Contract Type: Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY
This position has a thorough understanding of the operational processes of the organization and is responsible for designing, developing, installing, managing and/or maintaining equipment which is used to monitor and control assembly processes, engineering systems, and machinery. It is a multidisciplinary role, working closely with colleagues across a number of functions, including Design, Operations, Maintenance and Purchasing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintaining and/or modifying systems containing the following devices and associated software:
- PLC’s - ladder logic language, Siemens Graph language, statement language, flow diagram language
- SQL Servers - MSSQL, T-SQL, MySQL, Transaction Services (OPC)
- Communication networks – Ethernet, ProfiNet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Serial (RS232)
- Vision systems – Cognex, Banner, Keyence
- SCADA systems – WinCC, Ignition, Promon
- Robots – Kuka, Denso, Staubli, Epson, Fanuc
- Servos and VFDs – Kistler, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Control Techniques, IAI
- Evaluating existing process equipment programming, controls, and electronics. Implementing changes and upgrades related to continued process improvement efforts, all in accordance with company change management policies and procedures.
- Assist as needed in Troubleshooting, problem-solving, and modifying existing electrical and electronic systems, including controls systems for all new and existing Pierburg process equipment per NEC and NFPA regulations.
- Provide technical support to the plant on engineering matters to reduce downtime.
- Technician/s as well as Engineering Department personnel as needed.
- Perform reviews of the preventative maintenance program and improve areas where required.
- Developing requests for quotations as needed to meet the scope of improvements, upgrades, and customer needed changes primarily related to, but not limited to the Controls and Electrical/Electronic related projects.
- Develop and maintain Technical Information for the maintenance department.
- Monitor frequency and modes of equipment failures and breakdowns to drive root cause analysis, suggest changes to processes and equipment to prevent reoccurrence.
- Provide on-the-job coaching to the maintenance technicians in the team and develop problem solving skills.
- Develop short, medium and long-term improvement plans to achieve maintenance objectives.
- Coordinate the preparation for all maintenance related project technical documents to ensure that all content and cost are within the scope of work.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years in automotive manufacturing or automated assembly experience
- Extensive experience with Siemens (TIA-Portal, Step 7, WinCC) software and/or Allen-Bradley
- Proficient with MS Office suite
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BENEFITS
- PPO Medical Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Telehealth
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Accidental and Death Insurance (AD&D)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Work/Life Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Referral Bonus (hourly referral up to $1500; salary referral up to $2500)
- Life Planning Account (LPA) – reimbursement up to $400 yearly for qualifying expenses (ex: gym memberships, massages).
- 12% Discretionary Bonus based on 3 factors (individual goals, team goals, and company goals).
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement