Daimler Truck North America

ManufacturingControlsEngineerIII

$108–139k Detroit, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

Identify shortfalls; Develop countermeasures; Develop resolutions; Resolve problems; Identify basic problems; Identify procedural irregularities; Collect data; Establish facts; Draw valid conclusions; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

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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