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Neapco · 7 hours ago

Manufacturing Automation & Controls Engineer

Watertown, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Neapco is a global manufacturer of automotive components, primarily steering columns. The Manufacturing Automation & Controls Engineer will provide engineering services for new production equipment and improve manufacturing efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

AutomotiveComputerLogisticsManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist new products team with determining requirements and cost estimates for machines that are built in-house and by outside suppliers. Ensure compliance of the GSS, Watertown machine specification for new acquisitions and retrofits

Designs, develops, tests, sources, cost justifies, and installs various tools, devices, modifications, fixturing, machinery and equipment for production to increase safety, throughput, quality, capacity, and reliability. Manage the completion of those projects from conception through evaluation, justification, purchase, and implementation

Lead projects, create timing plans, design control systems, create schematics, order components, write programs, debug machines and provide support after launch

Coordinate with all levels of the organization to meet project timing and budget

Integrate vision inspection, process monitoring, servo control, mechanical inspections, and other devices or processes into new and existing equipment

Champion innovative techniques to improve manufacturing processes

Develop, debug, and validate control systems including electrical, PLC, hydraulic, pneumatic, servo, HMI’s, etc

Generate and implement standards and best practices – Logic, machine design, process, etc

Ensure that logic systems documentation is complete, up to date, stored in file structure, and available at all times

Provide general supervision to outside contractors (electrical, mechanical, PLC programming, etc.) to resolve material and/or equipment problems, research and implement upgrades, new tools and operating procedures

Work with Operators, Supervisors, Maintenance and QA department to improve processes and troubleshoot equipment repair and maintenance. Support diverse portfolio of processes and controls hardware

Ensure proper training and guidance is provided to GSS Production team

Apply Lean Mfg. / Toyota production system principles, IATF 16949, FMEA and Control plan concepts in controls engineering initiatives and tasks

Review existing logic programs to ensure safety of all associates and the processes are efficient & error proofed

Work closely with the Safety Team to ensure electrical controls and processes meet ergonomic and other safety standards

Champion continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, productivity, quality, reliability, capacity and processes. Project manage & coordinate implementation of continuous improvement actions

Ensures manufacturing practices are current, consistent, and compliant with GSS Policies and Procedures, all external state/federal regulations and customer requirements

Demonstrate a leadership mindset holding themselves and their team to high standards to ensure timely and successful project execution. Encourage working cross functionally and collaboratively

Qualification

Allen Bradley PLCsControls SystemsLean ManufacturingMechatronicsSQLRoboticsDiagnostic SkillsProject ManagementContinuous Improvement MindsetComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Player

Required

BS Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Minimum of three years related to manufacturing experience in electrical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related field

Experience in manufacturing, quality, safety and management is essential

Experience with Controls Systems including: Allen Bradley PLCs, Kinetix Motion Controls (Studio 5000 programming software), and HMIs (FactoryTalk Studio)

GE PLCs (Proficy Machine Edition software)

Siemens PLCs

Robotics

Knowledge of ladder logic programming

SQL, Database structure, Data collection systems

Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

Organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and self-initiate when necessary

Knowledge of tool design, gage design, and fixture design

Computer skills include demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft office

Working knowledge of plant/facilities engineering, electronics, pneumatics and engineering controls

Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational skills, and collaborative team player

Broad-base knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, including 5s, Kaizen, Kanban, Poke-a-Yoke, Process Mapping & Value Stream Mapping, other tools & Techniques

Strong analytical & problem-Solving Skills (Experience of proven techniques a plus ie. Shainin, DOE, 6 Sigma, 8D, 5 Why, etc.)

Continuous Improvement mindset with ability to lead and influence others

Mechatronics experience and interests