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Controls Engineer

TriMas Corp.

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Auburn, IN
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Update, modify, and improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, pneumatic, distribution and control.

  • Design and develop new machine controls including robotic, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and vision systems.
  • Develop and support maintenance programs on equipment.
  • Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and vision systems.
  • Create, maintain current hard copies and electronic data bases: all electrical, pneumatic schematics, panel layouts, PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs machine power distribution and all related vendor controls component parts documentation.
  • Schedule and complete back-ups of all electronic machine controls and robotic programs on set schedule
  • Implement and maintain data collection system from shop floor processing equipment.
  • Maintain and expand existing plant floor machine control to Ethernet gateways, links, and connections.
  • Maintain all sub machine control data highways.
  • Maintain and update controls portion of machine standards.
  • Coordinate with and assist with company systems personnel with plant floor Ethernet machine drop routing and Ethernet message traffic control.
  • Complete correspondence, forms and reports using computer and applicable software.
  • Handle confidential information on a regular basis.
  • Active member of a cross-functional launch team
  • Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example.
  • Promote and facilitate Open Door process, effective and respectful communication.
  • Participate in Continual Improvement activities.
  • Adhere to customer requirements, Quality System, and company policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Environment

  • Work in the office 40% and manufacturing floor 60%.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
  • 50% computer and 50% equipment.