Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Controls and Automation

Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Controls and Automation

LOCATION: Huntington / Indiana (US-IN), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11620 | JOB GRADE: 13

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We're part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You'll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Automation and Controls Tech- onsite in Huntington, IN

Mon - Fri, 7 AM - 4 PM

Pay dependent on experience and is between $25.70 and $35.16/hr

Benefits start day one!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead projects inclusive of activities involving process additions to machines, addition and revision of poke yoke methodologies, and other continuous improvement on existing inhouse equipment and processes.
• Assists with launches of new equipment and verifying safety assessments prior to equipment shipment.
• Works with Control Technicians in the troubleshooting process of existing equipment and mentors Maintenance Technicians
• Troubleshoot and repair various types of electrical controls, drives, communications, plant power, wiring, circuits, robot paths and etc.
• Use laptop and various software programs and network interfaces to communicate with equipment.
• Ability to make programming changes to PLC, HMI & robots
• Assist technical services in machine repair, change over, set up and operation as required
• Perform all preventative maintenance requirements as scheduled, including calibrations
• Have mechanical aptitude that compliments electrical capabilities.
• Ability to schedule time, materials and equipment required to perform tasks, and to properly use and complete required documentation
• Support of Production as and when required.
• Assist in keeping a spare parts inventory
• Have a professional customer service attitude and ability to communicate with all levels of associates
• Install, maintain & troubleshoot vision system equipment
• Multi-Axis, Servo driven CNC Machining equipment
• Additional responsibilities may be added when necessary

Qualifications & Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must adhere to NEC

Education & Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 2 years electrical training or Journeyman's certification or 5 years experience.in automotive environment preferred

Robots

• ABB Robots (S4C & IRC5 Controllers)
• Motoman Robots (NX100, DX100, & DX200 Controllers)
• Fanuc

PLC's

• Allen Bradley PLC's With RSLogix 500 and Studio 5000 Programming Software
• Siemens PLC's With Step 7 Programming Software

Drives

• Allen Bradley Power Flex

Communication Protocols

• EtherNet/IP
• Profibus
• DeviceNet

Welding

• MIG
• RESISTANCE
• Electron Beam
• TIG

Individual should have a positive attitude and be willing to assist others when needed.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportion to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, schedule form. Ability to work without close supervision

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear. The associate is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate is required to rotate their torso and view behind them to operate required equipment.

The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to perform repetitive work tasks.

The associate may need to be available during off hours if needed and assist in emergency situations. The associate must have the flexibility to work various shift hours and/or extended hours if needed, including weekends.

Become part of our team!

Join us in shaping the mobility of the future!

We - thats around 32,000 employees worldwide. At over 100 locations in more than 30 countries, we are committed to progress on rail and road through technological excellence, sustainable management and social responsibility. Our most recent turnover was 7.8 billion euros. With us, you can expect an exciting and varied job in an international environment as well as an attractive package.