MANUFACTURING CONTROLS ENGINEER

Summary

Willowwood, a manufacturer of prosthetic medical devices and components is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work in their Mt. Sterling manufacturing facility. The position will be heavily involved in the day-to-day manufacturing needs to ensure equipment is running at optimal performance. This position will be responsible for developing, troubleshooting and modifying automated controls systems for manufacturing processes. This will include configuring and installing hardware components and writing and updating ladder logic on PLC's. To effectively perform there will be a mix of analytical planning and direct hands-on implementation and troubleshooting required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing equipment is running at optimal performance to meet safety, quality, and customer demand.
• Identify and implement updates to existing equipment and new equipment to support manufacturing in meeting demand.
• Develop, troubleshoot and modify ladder logic on PLC's for manufacturing processes
• Configure and install hardware components
• Use electrical control schematics to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment control issues
• Work independently and with project teams to establish and achieve continuous improvement goals for manufacturing.
• Perform analytical analysis to support and drive decisions needed to maintain current and future manufacturing process improvements.
• Distinguish between mechanical issues and controls related issues in equipment malfunctions
• Continuously Identify and address efficiency shortcomings and bottlenecks in manufacturing.
• Lead efforts to meet 13485 quality requirements for process implementation and validation. (IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Lead efforts to do root cause analysis to identify improvement needs that address equipment efficiency and quality defect reduction.
• Ensures change management procedures are followed and changes are properly validated and documented per the quality system.
• Assess existing equipment to identify safety concerns and make recommendations for upgrades.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering Discipline preferred
• 2+ years of applied professional experience in process engineering or related manufacturing field preferred.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with troubleshooting and updating ladder logic programs
• Understanding of PLC's and VFD's
• Strong Electro-mechanical aptitude
• Ability to select, implement, and troubleshoot electrical controls-based systems.
• Detail oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective project management skills
• Ability to communicate with contractors to consult on control needs and requirements for process equipment.
• Works well under pressure, effectively handles conflict, strict deadlines, and multiple tasks/priorities.
• Excellent organization and project management skills, record keeping, communication, and documentation practices.
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office applications.

If you're ready to make a difference and take the first steps toward a challenging and rewarding position apply today! Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants must be currently eligible to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship. Relocation not provided.