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Career Area: Manufacturing
Job Category: Salaried
Location: Toledo Assembly Complex - Toledo
43608, US
Brand: FCA Group
The Controls / Automation Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining, and leading stable and capable production/business processes as they pertain to Paint Shop equipment and process functionality.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintain Safety - Quality - Delivery - Cost - Environment - Moral initiatives
- Enhance machine/equipment capabilities as they relate to safety, throughput, cost, and quality
- Test and coordinate the implementation of preventive actions in the production process to establish and verify capable and stable production processes
- Resolve issues associated with assembly automation, process quality, workstations, robotics and automated equipment; troubleshoot PLC controls with electrical components servo-drives, motors, wiring and panels; and will review and make PLC program changes on Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley and other machining PLC programs
- Capture and document changes and update prints as needed; lead, coordinate and facilitate trouble shooting electrical and process issues
- Lead problem resolution initiatives as they relate to equipment downtime, throughput improvement or any safety concerns, establish, maintain, update and administer electrical and mechanical control plans; participate in all aspects of simultaneous engineering efforts to improve current processes and new projects; and perform any related tasks as needed
- Work with and supervise skilled trades employees and direct/manage salary manpower
- Coordinate and manage the 3rd shift, 7-day operation
- Lead Development and Optimization of Paint Process Equipment, converting ideas into tangible measurable manufacturing gains / improvements
- Coordinate Professional Maintenance and breakdown activities
- Standardized Maintenance Procedure (SMP) - creation and continuous improvement
- Ownership of Powder Prime, Automated Sealer, and PTED systems
Basic Qualifications:
- BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years manufacturing experience in automotive assembly and/or machining environment
- Direct Supervision of Salary and Hourly employees
- Proven program experience with Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, PLC-5, SLC500 & Controls Logix
- Must have the ability to troubleshoot electric, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office products
- The ability to work a flexible work schedule, daily overtime, multiple shifts, and weekends support
Preferred Qualifications:
- Self-directed and motivated Effective problem-solving skills