Engineer - Controls/IoT

About the position

Provides technical expertise for the department with a focus on new and existing product development, process and production activities. Keeps next level of management informed of any problems and/or issues by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage master engineering schedule for all projects.
• Lead, coordinate, and supervise others to achieve all plan objectives of the master schedule.
• Create all documentation required for capital investment & obtain approval from upper management.
• Problem solving and investigating problems utilizing root cause analysis and reporting.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and TGKY procedures and best practices.
• Develop a proprietary IoT system ensuring machine interoperability & centralized data aggregation.
• Perform analysis to determine functional/user, and conceptual/logistical/physical design requirements for system and user interface design and functionality.
• Produce input and solutions for IoT system integration and development testing.
• Provide guidance in PLC data transfer to IoT system.
• Support manufacturing changes in EDI/IoT systems.
• Collaborate cross functionally to ensure effective system development, including training.
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Expert programming and troubleshooting ability with PLC, HMI, and electronic control circuits.
• Ability to write complex PLC programs from scratch and design/build the control circuits for them.
• Thorough understanding of networking protocols including Ethernet, cc-link, serial comm. and addressing.
• Experience in writing macros and IP addressing.
• Ability to communicate and direct requirements effectively with customers and suppliers.
• Demonstrated Project Management and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and creating technical presentations/documents.
• Ability to read drawings, identify critical characteristics, lead design reviews, and develop PFMEAs.
• Capability to lead and conduct root cause analysis for current problems and potential occurrences.
• Knowledge of Toyota Production System and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Strong work ethic, take ownership/responsibility for projects, and maintain high level of productivity.
• High aptitude to pick up on engineering principles and new technology.
• Knowledge of TS and ISO requirements.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural work environment.