Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Perform and/or assist in the design, build and approval of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic controls. Also, assist in the preparation of control standards and technical manuals. Able to work in high volume Casting environment. Reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct research and development activities associated with design and testing of control circuits, power requirements, programmable controls, robotic, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Assist operations as required in determining conditions for testing or evaluating existing difficulties associated with control circuits, robotic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and help determine course of correction and implement correction.
• Act as a liaison between the IT systems and Machine communication. Assist IT in implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Contact vendors to specify control equipment necessary to maintain machine operation or development of machinery.
• Assist in training plant personnel regarding technical subjects related to the use and set-up of new/rebuild processes/of machinery, as well as, use of programmable controllers and other control equipment according to specifications.
• Coordinate company personnel and external individuals to design, develop and install equipment according to specifications.
• Develop and maintain company controls specifications.
• Assist Stockroom with spare parts and obsolescence of components.
• Work with engineers on bid specification packages as required. Create bid packages for controls only builds.
• Coordinate the design and installation of controls on machine rebuilds/relocations.
• Participate in the approval of controls design & build of all equipment used.
• Ensure that all controls systems meet all safety protocols as applicable.
• Participate in all equipment run-offs as required with engineering review.
• Perform other duties as required by direct supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

PRIMARY COMPETENCIES:

1. Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree in electrical controls with equivalent work experience.

2. Knowledge of electronics, mechanical equipment, hydraulics and pneumatics.

3. Knowledge in mechanics and machine functions.

4. Excellent problem-solving skills

5. Skilled in delegating responsibilities and ability to communicate effective in oral and written form.

6. Plan, organize and implement multiple concurrent tasks and projects.

7. Excellent analytical and interpersonal communication skills.

8. Strong understanding of SCADA, Mach 2 and Plex.

9. Knowledge of PLCs, safety, & Robotics – Allen Bradley, Banner, ABB.

10. Knowledge of AutoCAD or other drawing software.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No supervisory responsibilities required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Fast paced environment with some supervision. Must work with a high degree of accuracy and requires use of good judgment and professionalism. Must be able to work and interact appropriately with all levels of the organization. Will work often on manufacturing floor where environment is loud. Some time will be spent in office environment. While on the manufacturing floor person is regularly exposed to moving machinery parts, vibration, wet conditions. Noise level in this environment is loud and PPE is required.,

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hartselle, AL 35640: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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