Production Controls Engineer

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Full-time - Mid Level

Mineral Wells, TX

About the position

The Production Controls Engineer at Hino Motors Manufacturing is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining processes that enhance productivity within the manufacturing environment. This role involves working with PLC and HMI applications, supporting predictive maintenance plans, and ensuring error-proofing measures are in place throughout the production process. The engineer will also analyze plant processes for continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity, while interfacing with various departments to implement equipment modifications and designs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain processes that increase productivity
• Edit and support existing PLC and HMI applications
• Assist in implementation of predictive maintenance plans
• Identify and implement error proofing (Pokayoke) requirements throughout the production process
• Analyze plant processes and continuously improve safety, quality and productivity (Kaizen)
• Program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers, robotics and other electronic equipment
• Apply knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
• Support downtime events that impact production
• Interface with other departments on equipment modifications and design
• Interpret and implement specifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of three years of experience in an engineering role in a manufacturing environment, automotive experience preferred
• 3+ years of controls experience
• PLC, robotics, and HMI programming experience with Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Toyopuc, and Kawasaki
• Project management experience or ability
• Lean Manufacturing and TPS knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of problem-solving methodologies and experience with root cause analysis
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond appropriately to work pressures
• Mature and tactful communicator in both written and verbal contexts
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems
• 2D AutoCAD or equivalent experience