2nd Shift Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Our client, a Global Leader in the Medical Device Industry has an immediate opening for a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Controls Engineer for a 12-month + Contract.  Our client offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference - every day!  You will also have the opportunity to work with other like-minded, self-directed, and detail-oriented Top Talents in an extremely collaborative and professional environment.  

 Will support 4 x 10hr shift structure along with overtime on Friday's. 

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and coverage for the equipment within the Plant specifically related to electrical, control and PLC subsystems.
• Provide technical production support including troubleshooting of complex manual, semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Execute small/medium manufacturing projects including machine automation and PLC control projects including equipment capacity, part transfers, cost reduction projects.
• Support equipment purchases following established standards in regard to electrical, control and control system sub-components and equipment.
• Work directly with vendors on tooling, process improvements for existing or new applications.
• Mentor other process specialists, engineers and technicians to expand knowledge base of electrical, controls and machine design.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering and tool room to address line-down issues regarding equipment and process issues and non-conformances.
• Program numerous pieces of numerical code and/or PLC controlled metal fabrication, assembly, finishing and manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in validation activities within engineering team, including periodic reviews, equipment qualifications, process validations, production part approval process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering - preferred.
• 6+ years related work experience including manufacturing controls, software, programming or electrical engineering required.
• Previous mechanical, electrical and P&ID documentation experience required.
• Direct experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and maintenance required.
• Industrial Automation Application/Software knowledge required.
• Rockwell Automation software knowledge - highly preferred.

Preferred qualifications:

• Inductive Automation Ignition
• Siemens Step 7-Micro/WIN
• Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench
• SQL Server Management Studio
• Python
• Qt Designer
• FANUC Robot Programming (WeldPRO, PaintPRO)
• Industrial Equipment hardwire design (safety circuits, power circuits, etc)
• Cleco mProRemote Professional
• Cognex In-Sight Explorer & Datamax
• Keyence SZ-V Configurator
• Automation Direct C-more Programming Software
• Computer Networking (Wireshark, CISCO switch configuration)