Sika AG

Manufacturing

ControlsEngineer

$115–155k ~AI est. Gastonia, North Carolina, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Controls Engineer at Sika AG. Skills: Automation, PLCs, HMIs, Troubleshooting. Implement automated processes. Provide support to automated processes”

What You'll Achieve.

Increase output capacity; Reduce bottlenecks; Eliminate bottlenecks; Drive improvements in safety; Drive improvements in ergonomics; Drive improvements in quality; Drive improvements in productivity; Drive cost reductions

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Associate’s degree in engineering, 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing, Expert experience in automation, Expert experience in PLCs, Expert experience in HMIs, Expert experience in troubleshooting, Interpersonal skills, Effective oral communication skills, Effective written communication skills, Proficiency in computer applications, Knowledge of OSHA regulations, Ability to prepare documentation, Ability to maintain documentation, Independent worker, Organizational skills, Minimal supervision required, Willing to learn from local experts, Develop improvement plans for control systems

Nice to Have

Siemens Simatic Manager preferred, TIA Portal preferred

What You'll Do.

Implement automated processes

Provide support to automated processes

Drive improvements in safety

Drive improvements in ergonomics

Drive improvements in quality

Drive improvements in productivity

Drive cost reductions

Maintain controls solutions

Maintain automation solutions

Maintain safe work environment

Maintain clean work environment

Monitor vendor progress

Monitor contractor progress

Prepare Capital Appropriation Requests

Implement changes in production processes

Engineer new processes

Increase output capacity

Eliminate bottlenecks

Review machine layouts

Review equipment layouts

Recommend changes to layouts

Implement changes to layouts

Identify production systems

Conceptualize automated solutions

Gather lessons learned

Gather best practices

Streamline future projects

Program automated systems

Troubleshoot automated systems

Support automated systems

Collaborate cross functionally

Communicate cross functionally

Serve as technical expert

Assume additional responsibilities

Be effective working hands on

Adjust work schedule times

Perform other projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross functional collaboration; Collaboration with operators; Collaboration with R&D; Collaboration with QA; Collaboration with supply management; Collaboration with executive management

Communication Scope

Oral communication; Written communication

Process & Methodology

Project management, Budget management, Timeline management, Status reporting, System implementation

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