What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cognex Controls Engineer position at MS Companies?
Job Title : Automotive Controls Engineer
Location : Chicago, IL
OT paid - Relocation available.
Shift : C Shift.
Friday / Saturday Days 6 : 00AM-6 : 00PM.
Sunday / Monday Nights 6 : 00PM-6 : 00AM or
Tuesday - Friday Nights 6 : 00PM-6 : 00AM
Key Areas of Responsibility :
- Support production in reducing / eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, utilizing good analytical methodologies.
- Responsible for controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance.
- Support efficiencies via process change, automation, etc.
- Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements.
- Design and quote electronic controls required to aid in the production processes.
- Receive Quotes and recommend sources of controls devices.
- Program automated equipment to conform with production requirements.
- Facilitate / maintain process controls equipment.
- Develop and design plant and process improvements (layout, equipment, process, ergonomics)
- Identify key process controls / systems and provide appropriate resources to maintain
- Compliance with all applicable government safety and environmental standards
- Advise Maintenance Technicians
- Document all activities as required.
- Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
- Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management. Limits of Authority
- Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.
- Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.
- Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.
- Initiate, recommend or provide solutions thought the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
- Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.
- Initiate project RFQ’s with supporting documentation to be signed
- Quote / negotiate pricing and timing from vendors for equipment and tooling
- Sign off “Approved” layouts for facility if required.
Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required
Variable Frequency Drives
Auto-Cad Experience
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