Job Details
Manufacturing Engineer 3
2026-01-15 Tranzeal all cities,AK
Description:
- ROLE
• Be a subject matter expert in industrial control systems for the manufacturing engineering team. Participate in developing process and equipment concepts for RFQs to suppliers.
• Create hardware, software, safety, and maintenance standards for industrial controls used in manufacturing applications such as conveyance, material handling, dispensing, fastening, joining, inspection.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers in selection of controls components, design of electrical cabinets, design of machine-mounted controls hardware, power distribution, and cable management.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers in software development for programmable controllers, human-machine interfaces, industrial robots, and machine vision systems.
• Manage interfacing of equipment with higher-level factory systems such as MES and SCADA.
• Integrate with the project team on all stages of equipment development from conception to launch.
• Track Overall Equipment Effectiveness and lead continuous improvement projects to improve metrics.
SKILLS
• Proficiency in control system design including selection of components, creating power distribution and network architecture diagrams, creating detailed electrical schematics, documenting sequence of operation and functional requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC, HMI, IO, Drives hardware and software.
• Proficiency in programming PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text language.
• Proficiency in Ignition SCADA software including advanced features such as scripting, database connections, enterprise administration.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP and IO Link.
• Experience in interfacing PLCs with peripherals such as variable frequency drives, servo drives, machine vision systems, barcode scanners, RFID readers, etc.
• Familiarity with industrial robots and knowledge of interfacing PLCs with robots including standard and safety IO to manage robot program execution, prevent collisions, and ensure operator safety.
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts - OSI model, managed switches, subnets, VLANs
• bility to program in higher level computer languages - Python, C#, SQL
• Detailed knowledge of equipment safety standards such as ISO12100, ISO 13849 and ISO 10218.
• Familiarity with commonly used safety system components such as safety relays, light curtains, area scanners, guard monitoring and guard locking devices.
• Hands-on experience in executing discrete automation applications from concept through design, programming and commissioning.
• Working knowledge of CAD software including AutoCAD and CATIA.
• Strong organization skills - tracking schedule and open items, creating meeting agendas and minutes.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly and
• professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer engineering or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in a Controls Engineering role in the automotive industry
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.