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The Plant Controls Engineer is responsible for planning, testing and coordinating the implementation of preventative actions in the production lines in order to establish and verify capable/stable and reliable production processes in terms of safety, quality, delivery and cost. The Plant Controls Engineer will work with maintenance supervisors, business unit leaders or engineering group leaders to evaluate, implement and obtain approval for program changes.Additional job responsibilities include but not limited to:bull;Work with IT group to modify and/or update machine assembly PLC programs and communication programs as they relate to plant networkbull;Investigate and resolve issues associated with machining and facilities equipment, assembly automation, workstations, robotics and automated equipmentbull;Maintain and update controls documentation, including schematics and documents for machining/assembly, maintenance PMsbull;Troubleshoot PLC controls, electrical components, servo-drives, motors, wiring-cables in cable tray and panelsbull;Review and make program changes on Siemens, Fanuc, Rockwell, ABB and a variety of other controls systemsbull;Capture and document changes, updates printshellip;etc.bull;Lead, coordinate and facilitate troubleshooting, electrical issues, problem issues as they relate to equipment downtime, throughput improvement, or any safety concern (interlocks, switches, etc.)bull;Provide assistance to troubleshoot and make improvements on all electrical facilities and equipment using input from production, maintenance supervisors, business unit leaders, engineering group leaders, tradesmen, operators, and vendorrsquo;s/service providersbull;Establish, maintain, update and administer electrical control plansbull;Participate in all aspects of simultaneous engineering efforts to improve current processes and new projectsbull;Monitor and improve performance of production processes with respect to cycle time, uptime, etc.bull;Generate, prepare and present regular reports to both internal and external stakeholdersbull;Work with and support all plant operations in World Class Manufacturing initiatives utilizing WCM tools for continuous improvement efforts, including Kaizens and other quality improvement aidsBasic Qualificationsbull;Bachelorrsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technologybull;Proficient in MS-Office and G Suitebull;Strong problem-solving skills (including SPC, DOE, Kaizen and root cause analysis)bull;Knowledge and experience with automated production equipmentbull;Programming experience with Allen Bradley, control logics 5000, RS logic 500, Siemens, and panel view softwarebull;Experience with both Fanuc and ABB robotics programming and hardwarebull;Knowledgeable in areas of mistake proofing and problem solving techniques (mqp process, PFMEA and FMEAC)bull;English language competency required with good written and verbal communication skillsbull;Ability to read, understand and troubleshoot electro-hydraulicneumatic controlsbull;Willing to work any shiftPreferred Qualificationsbull;CMPRP certifiedbull;5 or more years of manufacturing experience in automotive assembly/machining operationsbull;WCM audit experience is a plusOur benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.As a global company, our em
