Controls Engineer Lead

Controls Engineer Lead

  Not Disclosed

  Huntsville, AL

  5.5 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Automotive

Job Description

Controls Engineer Lead

Duties include:

The Lead Controls Engineer will establish programs and solutions for increasing uptime and addressing equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process. They will also provide technical support to the manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering organizations.

Cognos, Keyence experience.
Siemens PLC controls experience is ideal
Combination of automation, IT, Fanix robots is a plus.

Responsibilities

Evaluates, selects and orders equipment that is most appropriate and cost effective for the manufacture of company products.
Oversees the installation, modification, upgrade and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
Maintains current records on equipment manufacturers’ technical notices, upgrades and safety issues.
Studies equipment performance and reliability.
Establishes programs and solutions for increasing uptime and for equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process.
Provides technical support to the manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering organizations.
Defines and writes preventative maintenance schedules.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least 5 years of product manufacturing experience
OR
Master’s degree
At least 3 years of product manufacturing experience
OR
At least 7 years of product manufacturing experience


Desired Skills

Must be able to work independently with little guidance.
Requires in-depth knowledge and experience, with a full understanding of area of specialization.
Fully proficient in applying established standards, resolving a wide range of complex problems of diverse scope in innovative ways, including problems where precedent may not exist.
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Note :

The hours for this role would be 7pm-6am with the exception of training which would be 1st shift.
Must be willing to work Hours: 7:30pm- 6:00am Monday-Thursday 10 hour work days (Occasional OT may be required)
++++Candidate will start out on days and move to evenings++++ 2-4 weeks on first shift and then move to second shift.
PPE: Safety Shoes/Safety Glasses required
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.