Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Title:

Machine Controls Specialist

Job Description Summary:

As part of the Maintenance and Facilities Team in Muskegon, the Machine Controls Specialist supports manufacturing asset and process performance improvement efforts based on shop-wide business priorities. Requires mastery of a body of machine control platforms, data collection infrastructure and project leadership to support a variety of CNC machining and automation applications.

Job Description:

This role supports availability, performance and continuous improvement of the Muskegon site manufacturing asset base.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Effectively analyze machine and process data to identify insights, opportunities and relationships that support continuous improvement efforts.
• Identify and drive projects that improve and sustain machine performance.
• Establish ownership and accountability for machine control platforms. Plan for obsolescence and manage revisions effectively.
• Create/maintain documentation for controls systems.
  • e.g. Thoroughly commented code, lists of required components, schematics & standard work instructions.
• Collaborate with broad range of cross functional teams to support improvement efforts and execute projects.
• Provide support to promote skills development of technical staff.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate's degree from an accredited university or college is preferred.
  • Equivalent certification and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, working with machine controls in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with the programming languages / data types described in the IEC 61131-3 standard. Examples: Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart.

Desired Characteristics:

• Analytical thinker – Approaches complex issues with data to make informed decisions.
• Self-motivated – Takes initiative to identify and solve problems.
• Willingness to learn – Eager to learn new skills and technologies.
• Strong communicator – Can effectively present information to both technical & non-technical audiences, in both written and verbal formats.

Experience with the Following is highly preferred:

• Machine Motion Control Platforms (e.g. Delta Tau, Fanuc, Mitsubishi)
• PLC & HMI Integration (e.g. Omron, Allen Bradley, Automation Direct)
• AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical
• Machine Data Collection Interfaces (MTConnect)
• Agile Product Development Framework
• SQL Programming for Data Management & Analysis

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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