Manufacturing Controls Engineer - Intellectt INC

• Process development, equipment specification, acquisition and implementation.
• Evaluation of machine logic and controls to troubleshoot equipment and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Supports on-site production and maintenance activities with advanced latter logic troubleshooting abilities
• Serves as a steward of the internal QMS management system for change management (Oracle's Agile PLM)
• Integration of controls hardware and software into new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Design of experiments, validation, completion of testing and analysis of data.
• Suggests and supports new methods or materials for continual improvement of quality and efficiency.
• Analyzes current equipment for process suitability and provides detailed plans for improvement
• Creates and revises manufacturing documents, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety instructions, validation protocols, risk assessments, and procedures and other technical documents to ensure compliant, efficient and safe procedures
• Works with other engineers and technicians in developing solutions and improvements in materials, equipment and process as necessary
• Actively participates in teams as necessary to ensure continual improvement, safety and compliance
• Must be able to work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of the problem requires evaluation of obscure or unknown data
• Must be able to use precision measuring equipment, hand and power tools
• Must be able to meet deadlines while working on multiple projects
• Familiarity with cGMP and ISO 13485 regulations and practices is desired
• Familiarity with a variety of material testing and measuring methods

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a GMP, FDA, ISO and USDA regulated environment preferred
• Previous experience with common manufacturing automation technologies and architectures is required. This includes but is not limited to:
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) (Allen Bradley Logix5000 experience preferred)
  • Ability to read and troubleshoot existing ladder logic.
  • Ability to generate new ladder logic for the sequencing of complex manufacturing tasks.
• Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) (Allen-Bradley Factory Talk View experience preferred)
  • Ability to modify and troubleshoot existing user interfaces.
  • Ability to design and implement new user interface functionality.
• Motion Control to include Servo Drives, VFD's and Stepper Drives.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and tune control loops.
• Robots (Staubli and/or Epson experience preferred)
  • Ability to modify robot programs and taught positions.
  • Ability to sequence new robot paths and functions.
• Vision Systems (Cognex and/or Keyence experience preferred)
  • Ability to troubleshoot existing vision inspection applications.
  • Ability to design new systems to include lens and lighting selection.
  • Ability to create robust inspection logic for the disposition of product.
• Electrical Aptitude
  • Ability to read and trace machine control systems from electrical prints
  • Ability to troubleshoot common machine control hardware (relays, fuses, breakers, etc.)
  • Ability to generate and modify electrical prints to support controls upgrade and integration.