What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Controls Specialist position at Knapheide Manufacturing?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview :
Controls Specialist for robotic fabrication and assembly support / system build. Position requires the individual to provide support, guidance, & training to Automation Technicians. Provides advanced troubleshooting for electrical, mechanical, & programming failure modes. Must be self-starting and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Advanced troubleshooting of robotic adhesive applications, robotic weld applications, robotic material handling systems, and other industrial systems or machinery as needed.
- Evaluate and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) in PDM. Identify design impacts to automation systems and coordinate with Internal & External resources to resolve system incompatibilities.
- Non-Production programming of Robotics, PLCs, Cameras, Conveyors, & External equipment.
- Collaborate and direct internal teams to define roles and areas of responsibility as they pertain to automation.
- Modification of System HMI & Operation
- Modification of tooling & systems to reduce modes of failure and increase reliability.
- Troubleshooting, direction of maintenance personnel and equipment suppliers during line stoppages.
- Assists in fixture and assembly design and integration.
- Engage product engineering with design related issues and drive them to closure. Enforce good design for manufacturability principles.
- Develop and qualify new processes and tooling.
- Training of operations staff & Automation Specialists.
- Provides guidance to Automation Specialists on Advanced modes of failure.
- Assists in system design and development of new automation.
- Identifies & solves complex electrical and mechanical problems.
- Additional Duties as assigned.
Position Requirements :
