JOB: Process Control Engineer, South Bend, IN

[Chris Elston 78]

Position Description: • Provide effective engineering level support to resolve production equipment faults and runtime issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime and lost production; • Identify opportunities to eliminate/reduce design bottlenecks with goals of improving OEE, reducing COPQ metrics and enhancing overall system reliability; • ‘Hands on role’ utilizing the PLC, Vision and motion controls development software to analyze and resolve production issues; • Interface with production team leaders, skilled trades, operators and software tools to perform root cause analysis and implement solutions; • Participate with other PCT engineers in continuous improvement activities including software change development, validation and implementation in accordance with company procedures; • Provide training to skilled trades, production and engineering staff in the setup, use and maintenance of the production systems. The selected candidate is required to possess the following: • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology, Controls Information Management, Computer Science or related discipline; • Strong troubleshooting skills working with PLC Code; • Ability to work with both Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC systems; • Self motivated with strong communication skills to provide meaningful feedback to team leaders on root cause determination and recommended corrective action(s) to be taken; • Experience working with systems based on Microsoft SQL Server databases; a sound working knowledge of SQL database design, stored procedures and query development; • Provide daily feedback to the PCT lead engineers for each line on the issues and resolutions handled. Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of Cognex vision systems, Fanuc Robotics and motion systems. Laurie Nielsen The Redwood Group, LLC (402) 578-3484 http://www.linkedin.com/pub/laurie-nielsen/0/687/7b4 Twitter: RWlead