Controls & Testing Engineering Group Leader
On-siteAuburn, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Manage controls and testing engineering teams to develop process control strategies, design PLC networks, and oversee machine integration for new equipment. Lead annual budgeting for the OPC department, handle capital projects, and maintain IT infrastructure while supporting the IT help desk. Troubleshoot operational problems, coordinate with vendors, and train engineers on new technologies. Participate in leadership meetings to set project goals and standardize IT services with the Selb, Germany team. Requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years in production processes, and programming skills in C++ or Structured Text. Must hold a US passport for travel to Germany without supervision.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited institution
- At least 6 years of experience in the field of production processes, automotive industry or product testing
- Programming experience in one high-level programming language (C++/Java/Visual Basic/Ruby/Python)
- Strong working knowledge of Beckhoff TwinCat PLC and Drive technology knowledge (Beckhoff Drives ideal)
- Ability to program in Structured Text a must
- LabView knowledge is a plus
- Good Vision Systems experience (COGNEX Vision Systems, Keyence Vision Systems)
- Be able to read electrical drawings in IEC 60617 standard format
- Knowledge of US electrical norms such as NFPA70 and 79
- Ability to design and layout Electrical cabinets
- Ability to hold a passport and travel within Germany without accompaniment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
- Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong Microsoft Office suite knowledge
Desired Qualifications
- Must have Excellent problem solving skills and take accountability for control and testing system programming and design for all computer controlled machinery and processes
- Ability to perform and oversee MSA's and other test system capability analysis
- Manage work being done with equipment vendors to facilitate process control integration
- Lead/oversee the development of all process and machine control design including control network architecture, wiring diagrams, control schemes, plc, testing, and control interface equipment
- Lead runoff/acceptance/installation activities for new equipment pertaining to the control and operation of the machine
- Manage capital projects that focus on process control integration or upgrades
- Responsible for maintaining and updating facility IT systems and infrastructure in close coordination with RAPA Group IT (Germany)
- Lead RAPA LP IT Service Help Desk - Assist users with technical or programming issues or needs
- Perform first-level trouble shooting of any IT system or infrastructure issues and work with RAPA Group IT to resolve
- Contribute to IT annual budgeting for RAPA LP inclusive of hardware and infrastructure items
- Support implementation of RAPA IT Roadmap
- Works as a liaison with the Selb, Germany IT team to standardize IT infrastructure, services and support
- Train users on use of new programs and technologies
- Own individual work and personal performance
- Some knowledge of the German language and customs a plus
- Needs to be highly motivated self-starter that is capable of being assigned a project and expected to produce results with little or no supervision
- Ability and willingness to make presentations to small and large groups of salary and/or hourly associates
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