Controls Specialist Weekend Days

Under minimal supervision, responsible for the continuous improvement of plant processes and equipment including design and PLC program changes, mechanical and electrical documentation, Six Sigma variation reduction, uptime improvements, and maintenance expense reduction.

• Efficiently uses problem solving techniques including Pareto analysis, cause and effect analysis, multi-variable analysis, FMEA's and DOE's to reach solutions.
• Initiates and leads plant teams in the development of process improvements.
• Able to source vendors, define SOW’s, manage contract deliverables when outside sources for engineering are used.
• Provides technical support for plant operations including maintenance support, capital project implementation, and Six Sigma project rollout support.
• Acts as liaison between plant and Division Engineering personnel in communicating engineering needs process changes, project reporting, etc.
• Monitors process, including new equipment and tools, to ensure performance to specifications. Implements capital and non-capital projects.
• Works with plant quality control and manufacturing personnel to ensure process and equipment is capable of producing product that meets quality and engineering standards.
• Reviews new and modified specifications for proper content and schedules their introduction into the manufacturing system.
• Identifies causes and develops strategies for eliminating re-occurring downtime.
• Assists with assuring tools, equipment, and processes comply with OSHA and EPA standards
• Other duties as required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred.)Or Combination of lower degree with work experience 5-10 years.
• Understanding of Project/Program Management Methodologies.
• Must possess good communication skills with the ability to communicate across multifunctional teams through all forms of media.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic required.
• Proficient in Excel, Power-point, and other related programs.

• Experience in Robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics preferred. (Fanuc / Denso preferred)
• AutoCAD or Solidworks preferred.