Controls Engineer II

Full Time
Hagerstown, MD
Posted
Job description
United States

Position Description

Maintenance Controls Engineer

This is us, your new colleagues
The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus and Volvo Penta. We work cross-functionally and globally to exceed our customer’s expectations and reach the world class manufacturing level. We have exciting work in front of us, and more on the horizon! The automotive world is changing rapidly and to be part of this big change is an exciting movement. Many growth opportunities await for leaders who are willing to join our team on this challenging journey.

What to learn more about Hagerstown?
We are the Heart. We develop and produce heavy-duty diesel engines, transmissions and axles for Volvo Group Brands. In operation since 1961, we are a proud supportive member of the community of Washington County and its surrounding areas.

Volvo GTO, Powertrain Production Hagerstown now has a vacant position!
We are looking for a highly engaged colleague that wants to join us and the Volvo Group to help achieve our vision of becoming the most desired, innovative and successful transport solution provider in the world.

Innovations within transport will reshape the cities of tomorrow. Automated driving, electromobility and connected vehicles will allow quieter, cleaner and safer mega-cities to grow and prosper. For us in the Volvo Group, technology means having the aspiration to move forward, constantly working together to continuously improve, fostering an environment for creative/innovative thinking and evolutionary/revolutionary problem solving - all in order to reach our vision!

General
To develop, integrate and maintain manufacturing equipment controls systems, manufacturing systems automation, man-machine interfaces, and industrial communication networks through the utilization of WCM (World Class Manufacturing principles to support the divisions including kaizens, professional maintenance, preventative maintenance, and predictive maintenance. The Controls Engineer will be the resource for controls information within the maintenance department.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and provide support to all maintenance programs
  • Develop procedures to improve uptime on the manufacturing equipment
  • Develop and deploy Professional Maintenance, including, but not limited to, act as a project leader, train team members on roles and methods, implement a quality maintenance system.
  • Determine the best methodology for maintenance of equipment
  • Schedule planned maintenance activities working with internal and external customers
  • Assist in the implementation of a CMMS throughout the facility.
  • Development and distribute maintenance documentation.
  • Service in a support role within a specialized area of assignment.
  • Ensure products meet quality standard
  • Implementation of business plans and department goals (MTBF, TB2F)

Specialized Skills:
  • RSNetworks, RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, RsLogix 5000, Logix Studio, RSLinks, RSView 32, Panel Builder 32 and future revision of same or additional platforms.
  • Siemens S7 Simatic, Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC Flexible, and platforms related to Siemens automation
  • Knowledge of ABB IRC 5 programming Platform.
  • Programmable Logic Controller Software Development and Design
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI) Software Development and Design
  • Field Bus Design and Commissioning
  • Point to Point I/O Commissioning
  • Documentation of PLC Program and Program Structure
  • Read and understand blueprints, electrical prints, drawings, controls documentation, product literature and customer specific timing diagrams, etc.
Competence requirements:
  • Basic knowledge of Powertrain Products
  • Basic knowledge of the Maintenance Processes
  • Knowledge of root cause analysis tools,5W1H, 5 Whys
  • 7 QC tools.
  • EWO Maintenance.
  • WPO (Step 1 a 3).
  • AM (Step 1 a 3).
  • PM (Step 1 a 7).
  • PPA.
  • FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
  • B/C Ratio.
  • SMP (Standard Maintenance Procedure).
  • Error Proofing and fault prevention.
  • Cost Deployment – Define the cost of breakdown with the financial department.
  • Human Relations.
  • Capacity for problem solving and resolution.
  • Capacity of Execution.
  • Legislation Security
Minimum Education and Experience:
  • BS degree with a concentration in technical background or 5 to7 years of related experience with industrial controls required.
  • Experience working with manual or CNC machine tools. Solid understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Knowledge of Computerized maintenance management systems
  • Planning and scheduling of planned maintenance activities
  • Understanding of WCM, and/or TPS (Toyota Production System)

About us

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.

A new era is here. Technologies such as big data, automation and artificial intelligence are changing the way we look at manufacturing and logistics. Volvo Group Trucks Operations is the organization responsible for truck manufacturing and logistics within the Volvo Group and is shaping future industries.

Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s engines and transmissions as well as the production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is also responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group’s customers and for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chains for all brands. Together, Volvo Group Trucks Operations represents 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global industrial footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, in which continuous improvement is the foundation. Join our teams as well!

Auto req ID

140246BR

Organization

Group Trucks Operations

State / Province

Maryland

City/Town

Hagerstown

Employment/Assignment Type

Regular

Travel Required (maximum)

Occasional Travel

Functional Area

Maintenance

Last application date

16-May-2023

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Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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