Company Generac Power Systems
Name Manufacturing Engineer III - Controls
Req # 64047
Employment Type Full Time
Shift 1st
In the role of Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Controls located in Eagle, WI you will oversee the development, execution and delivery of new control system projects as well as maintains existing equipment. Responsibilities include automation controls systems design, PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting and start up commissioning. The Control Engineer also contributes to overall team performance by training/mentoring associates, providing technical assistance, and improving processes and standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Problem solve equipment controls issues and implement improvements
- Provide capital project control system guidance to equipment suppliers and installation contractors
- Act as the SME for facility engineering resources on control systems programing
- Prepare project deliverables including statements of work, status reports and budgets.
- Ensure adherence to Company standards and methodologies
- Discuss needs with internal customers in a non-technical language
- Analyze customer requests, understand need, and document in Functional Specification
- Translate functional requirements into System Design Specifications
- Develop programs to comply with system requirements;
- Mentor and guide project team members to deliver on the project/program requirements
- Ensure customer acceptance by testing validation, and training users in changes to business processes
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology
- 5+ years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Fanuc Robot troubleshooting and support
- Experience with GE Proficy Suite - Machine Edition and Historian
- Experience working with and troubleshooting automation equipment in a high uptime environment
- Solid understanding of Ethernet IP communication configurations and troubleshooting
- Experience managing technical projects through a project cycle including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, commissioning, and closing phases.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Problem solve equipment controls issues and implement improvements
- Provide capital project control system guidance to equipment suppliers and installation contractors
- Act as the SME for facility engineering resources on control systems programing
- Prepare project deliverables including statements of work, status reports and budgets.
- Ensure adherence to Company standards and methodologies
- Discuss needs with internal customers in a non-technical language
- Analyze customer requests, understand need, and document in Functional Specification
- Translate functional requirements into System Design Specifications
- Develop programs to comply with system requirements;
- Mentor and guide project team members to deliver on the project/program requirements
- Ensure customer acceptance by testing validation, and training users in changes to business processes
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Minimal travel.
"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."