For more than 100 years Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner Healthier World means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating cooling and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11000 employees worldwide our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality reduce energy and water consumption lower harmful emissions enable cleaner running vehicles and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine Wisconsin U.S. with operations in North America South America Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine visit modine.com.
Position Description
Modine Manufacturing Company - Trenton is seeking an Engineer who will develop cost effective manufacturing methods by analyzing existing processes and installations and by evaluating the most efficient solutions to manufacturing problems. This person will be responsible for troubleshooting all aspects of PLC controlled equipment.
Key Responsibilities
• Works with all areas of engineering and production to provide the best manufacturing methods and keeps Manufacturing Engineering Manager abreast of the status of established projects. • Works with outside vendors or contractors where needed on most projects and with representatives of corporate manufacturing engineering and product engineering when needed. • Investigates alternative solutions for given projects and develops cost information for each. • Makes recommendations to Manager and responsible for the execution of project. • Designs equipment when necessary specifies equipment to satisfy manufacturing requirements. • Will troubleshoot machine control programs and develop or modify PLC programs where needed. • As required will write tool orders and requisition materials explaining the specific needs to outside vendors the tool room or other sources to assure the build or repair of required tools. • Involved in assisting production on all shifts with complex problems through minor changes in a manufacturing process to a major modification of an existing piece of equipment mechanical or electrical. This includes the possible recommendation and installation of equipment and process qualification where applicable. • Assigned to major projects such as the set-up of new pieces of equipment authorized for purchase or transferred from another plant in conjunction with the requirements for the project. • Will contribute to each phase of the installation set-up debugging implementation safety and ergonomic review qualification and training on the equipment before being released to production.
Required Education & Qualifications
Strong analytical skills including knowledge of CAD applications preferably Solid Edge knowledge of Toyota Production System and other computer based software. Maintain a practical knowledge of operating systems and mechanical equipment throughout the plant. Constantly seek to improve processes by developing awareness of new electrical control systems and mechanical technology and generate cost savings related to the manufacturing processes. Bachelors degree in Engineering preferably in Manufacturing Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Minimum of two years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred however will consider recent graduate with work experience. Strong programming knowledge is preferred.
Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package which could include paid vacation short term disability 401k health dental vision life insurance flex spending benefits tuition reimbursement Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.