Professional Maintenance Specialist - Controls Specialist

The Controls Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining stable and capable production/business processes as they pertain to equipment functionality; machine/equipment capabilities as they relate to safety, throughput, and quality. The Controls Specialist will test and coordinate the implementation of preventive actions in the production lines in order to establish and verify capable and stable production processes; resolve issues associated with assembly automation, work stations, robotics and automated equipment; troubleshoot PLC controls with electrical components servo-drives, motors, wiring and panels; and will review and make PLC program changes on Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley and other machining PLC programs. This role will also capture and document changes and update prints as needed; lead, coordinate and facilitate trouble shooting electrical issues, problem resolution issues as they relate to equipment downtime, throughput improvement or any safety concerns, establish, maintain, update and administer electrical control plans; participate in all aspects of simultaneous engineering efforts to improve current processes and new projects; and perform any related tasks as needed. The Controls Specialist will work closely with maintenance groups, trades and business unit leaders.

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial automation/controls experience
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated troubleshooting problem solving experience
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams
• Ability to coach/mentor/develop skilled trade employees
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology, and/or advance degree credit
• Proven program experience with Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, PLC-5, SLC500 & Controls Logix
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/develop team members
• Previous experience working in a union environment Green Belt/ Red X/ Six Sigma training
• Experience with controls, robotics, drives and system level communication systems, sealing systems, glass cell systems, various conveyance systems, welding - all types, paint process and associated systems, vision systems and sensors use and application
• Experience in automotive / OEM body, paint, stamping press automation or general assembly