Northwood OE Group, 2401 E Broadway St, Northwood, OH 43619, USA - Provide safe, reliable, ergonomic systems and machines for all supported NSG Plants - Configure systems and database settings for new cells and parts for traceable content. - Program PLCs, barcode readers, HMIs, Robots, and PCs as necessary. - Modify and upgrade existing production equipment as required. - Help develop and maintain costeffective general specifications and standards for machine controls and programming. - Coordinate all project controls/electrical activities to ensure that project timing, quality, and cost targets are attained. - Perform handson programming/debug/troubleshooting of numerous types of automation equipment. - Provide analysis, evaluation, and review of problems regarding automation, advanced methods and equipment, and material handling. - Provide alternative solutions to anticipated or actual technical and/or businessrelated manufacturing problems. - Develop safeguards and improve team member safety through process improvements. - Conduct system/equipment training for plant and other personnel as required. - Provide troubleshooting assistance to production and maintenance team members. - Design new equipment or redesign existing equipment, and coordinate its fabrication, assembly, installation, and startup. - Ensure equipment and layouts are compliant with local and national codes. - Responsible for creating and maintaining all written software program instructions. - Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles - Other duties as assigned by manager Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role - Influential Builds rapport and makes a positive and credible impact - Customer Focused Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer needs and ensures solutions, practices and procedures are designed to assure customer satisfaction - Passion for Excellence Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives Qualifications Required - B.S. in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science Engineering or equivalent experience - Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience. - Willing to travel up to 30%. Note: 90% of the travel will be within 5 hours of Toledo - Proficiency in PLC programming, robotics, machine vision and CAD. - Problemsolving abilities; experience programming ABB or Fanuc robotics; strong PLC/HMI programming skills; power, motors & controls knowledge. - Strong computer and network skills and process expertise. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Open and frank, keen to see things through to completion. - Dynamic individual who leads by example. - Flexible, understands there is more than one way to accomplish a goal. - Must be able to work as part of a team and have the determination to succeed in a challenging environment. - Must be a selfstarter and be able to work toward project objectives with minimal supervision. Qualifications Desired - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Servo system knowledge and proficiency - Vision system knowledge and proficiency - Must be able to travel, with overnight stays if required. - Must be available to supervise installations, if needed. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance. NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially selfidentify or not selfidentify when applying. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Controls Engineer