Daimler Truck North America
ManufacturingControlsEngineerIII
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“Manufacturing Controls Engineer III at Daimler Truck North America. Skills: Machine controls, Engine controls, PLC, CNC, HMI. Design machine controls. Implement machine controls”
Industry & Context.
Identify shortfalls; Develop countermeasures; Develop resolutions; Resolve problems; Identify basic problems; Identify procedural irregularities; Collect data; Establish facts; Draw valid conclusions; Troubleshooting
Must be able to travel, including international (~10%), Not open for Visa sponsorship, Legally authorized to work permanently, Criminal background check, Pre-employment drug screen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Minimum 5 years of experience in controls engineering, Minimum 4 years of experience with Siemens controls, Experience in manufacturing machining and assembly controls equipment hardware and software design practices and standards, Experience using PC hardware and Microsoft Windows in a networked plant floor environment, Experience in a project lead role, Must be able to travel, including international (~10%), Must be able to articulate technical information in written and oral communication, Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Must be able to oversee activities of tradesmen and/or contractors, Must be able to provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance and other functional groups on request, AutoCAD experience with controls related drawings, Organize shop floor management meetings
Nice to Have
Project management or supervisory experience, Global project experience, Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, Experience with new product launches or machine retrofits, Experience with production related MES and FIS systems
What You'll Do.
Design machine controls
Implement machine controls
Design engine controls
Implement engine controls
Lead complex systems projects
Lead complex projects
Create technical specifications
Issue purchase requisitions
Coordinate with Purchasing
Schedule installations
Lead controls portion of project
Ensure engineering practices comply with government regulations
Ensure engineering practices comply with safety standards
Implement PLC hardware
Implement PLC software
Implement CNC hardware
Implement CNC software
Implement HMI hardware
Implement HMI software
Implement Engine controls hardware
Implement Engine controls software
Implement device level networks
Implement servo hardware
Implement servo software
Implement VFD hardware
Implement VFD software
Implement manufacturing monitoring systems
Interface to higher-level systems
Apply processes and standards to projects
Track project funding
Manage spending plans
Identify project shortfalls
Develop countermeasures
Implement resolutions
Utilize project management tools
Promote continuous improvements
Implement market findings
Schedule work according to priorities
Monitor work progress
Complete projects on time
Work with union workers
Provide management reports
Provide management presentations
Participate in CVDS projects
Participate in PPR projects
Communicate with global ME team
Collaborate with global ME team
Delegate to team members
Apply controls technology to processes
Provide optimal manufacturing solutions
Specify control designs
Manage control designs
Assist with control designs
Procure new manufacturing equipment
Provide controls technical assistance
Provide controls technical support
Support manufacturing operations
Participate in design reviews
Develop equipment design
Implement equipment design
Review equipment controls hardware
Review equipment controls software
Review engine module control changes
Assess impacts to lines
Make changes as needed
Support controls portion of production line startup
Track open controls issues
Verify open controls issues
Engineer controls hardware changes
Engineer controls software changes
Implement controls hardware changes
Implement controls software changes
Research standards for new controls technologies
Develop standards for new controls technologies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Local partners; International partners; Production teams; Maintenance teams; Product engineering teams; Quality teams; Suppliers; Global ME team; Hourly trades workers; Skilled trades union workers; CVDS projects; PPR projects
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication; Management reports; Management presentations
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Timeline creation, Purchase requisitions, Project funding, Spending plans, Project teams, Project management tools, Project work plans, Global project experience
Full Job Description
**Inside the Role** Work with local & international partners to successfully design & implement machine controls and engine controls on our existing or new machining and assembly lines for our world changing products. **Posting Information** We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. **We Take Care of Our Team** **Position offers a starting salary range of** **$108,000 - $139,000 USD** Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k includes up to 8% match and nonelective contribution; full coverage benefit plan options; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs; onsite fitness; tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off. **What You Drive at DTNA:** * Participate and or lead a team for planning and leading complex systems and projects which includes: researching vendors, creating technical specifications, requesting quotations, selecting vendors, creating timelines, issuing purchase requisitions (coordinate with Purchasing), scheduling installations and tryouts, qualifying and approving equipment/tooling for projects, and etc. * Lead the controls portion of an internal or external project. * Ensure engineering practices comply with government regulations and safety standards. * Implement and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC, HMI and Engine controls. * Implement and support device level networks. * Implement and support servo and VFD hardware and software. * Implement and support manufacturing monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing to higher-level systems. * Independently applies processes and standards to the needs and progress of projects. * Responsible for funding planning and tracking of c
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