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Controls Engineer

Location: 

Sylacauga, Alabama, United States

Requisition ID:  41618
Department:  Manufacturing

Nemak is dedicated to developing technological solutions that make sustainable mobility possible.

We are committed to working together across disciplines to drive innovation and to shape the future of automotive lightweighting.
Controls Engineer    
Sylacauga, Alabama    
Nemak is dedicated to developing technological solutions that make sustainable mobility possible.

We are committed to working together across disciplines to drive innovation and to shape the future of automotive lightweighting. 
USA/CAN  
   
Objective  
The Controls Engineer is responsible for productivity improvements utilizing electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and, mechanical expertise to troubleshoot, debug and modify electrical systems of automated controls.  
Main Responsibilities  
• Optimizing productivity by working closely with area maintenance and production teams in a fast paced manufacturing environment.  
• Create design documentation of floor equipment in accordance with company Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
• Develop, coordinate and direct the installation of electronic and computerized systems for on-line control, measurement and monitoring of industrial equipment, facilities and operations, all with the support of other technical and systems operations.  
• Purchase equipment, control project cost, delivery, timing, installation and launch to customer specifications major capital equipment and tooling projects, lead new program requirements and communication. 
• Support Gateway plant with controls projects and controls trouble shooting		  
Position Requirements  
 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• English
• Minimum 3 years' controls engineering experience
• Previous PLC and HMI programming, and control system design experience with Allen Bradley preferred and Siemens a plus.
• Working knowledge of Robot Studio
• Robot experience with ABB a must and Fanuc a bonus
• Knowledge of vision systems
• Experience with networking and communication hardware and protocols.
 
   
Nemak USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nemak USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nemak USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nemak USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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Controls Engineer    
Sylacauga, Alabama    
Nemak is dedicated to developing technological solutions that make sustainable mobility possible.

We are committed to working together across disciplines to drive innovation and to shape the future of automotive lightweighting. 
USA/CAN  
   
Objective  
The Controls Engineer is responsible for productivity improvements utilizing electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and, mechanical expertise to troubleshoot, debug and modify electrical systems of automated controls.  
Main Responsibilities  
• Optimizing productivity by working closely with area maintenance and production teams in a fast paced manufacturing environment.  
• Create design documentation of floor equipment in accordance with company Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives.
• Develop, coordinate and direct the installation of electronic and computerized systems for on-line control, measurement and monitoring of industrial equipment, facilities and operations, all with the support of other technical and systems operations.  
• Purchase equipment, control project cost, delivery, timing, installation and launch to customer specifications major capital equipment and tooling projects, lead new program requirements and communication. 
• Support Gateway plant with controls projects and controls trouble shooting		  
Position Requirements  
 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• English
• Minimum 3 years' controls engineering experience
• Previous PLC and HMI programming, and control system design experience with Allen Bradley preferred and Siemens a plus.
• Working knowledge of Robot Studio
• Robot experience with ABB a must and Fanuc a bonus
• Knowledge of vision systems
• Experience with networking and communication hardware and protocols.
 
   
Nemak USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nemak USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nemak USA, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nemak USA, Inc.’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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