Company Description:
At Coroplast, we have a saying; “If you drive a car or truck, we’re probably in it!”. Coroplast Tape Corporation is a global leading manufacturer of technical adhesive tape. Our unique company culture is one that promotes innovation and continuous improvement at all levels of the organization. In addition to our internal culture, we are positive corporate citizens and are strong advocates for our local community.
Position Summary:
Responsible for the project management and commissioning of some mechanical systems, electrical and controls functions of industrial automation equipment. Troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and optimizing mechanical machine mechanisms and controls are regular tasks. Specification and programming of PLCs, robots and servos may also need to be done from time to time. The person who fills this position will also act a mentor for more junior automation engineers, mechatronics apprentices, and act as a project manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Deliver quality engineering solutions and drive installation of new equipment and upgrades through commissioning phase for one time completion.
- Understand complexity and drive to solve problems on Siemens and other systems.
- Design schematic diagrams.
- Work with integrators, contractors, and site personnel to bring new functionality online and to troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Drive the modification of production equipment, testing and energy systems and measurement, communication, and control devices.
- Experience with facility power distribution and building infrastructure systems including Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), lighting, HVAC and dust collection, alarm systems, and low voltage DC systems Support the specification of some electrical components for custom automated industrial machines
- Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for newly established automated equipment/processes.
- Manage project budgets and schedules and routinely report progress. Ability to self-direct on projects and tasks and the ability to manage a team.
- Experience working with fieldbus communication networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, Device Net, and Profibus Experience working with multiple vintages of PLC platforms, Siemens programming, servos, machine safety systems, and 3-phase motor controls.
- Lead, advise, and train peers and technicians.
- Comply with all safety policies and regulations for equipment and personnel
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
- Must have 5+ years of experience with Siemens PLC (S7, TIA Portal)
- Work with counterparts (Headquarters) in Germany.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or technical school in Electrical or Automation Engineering; plus, Five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Siemens PLC experience required (S7, TIA Portal). Automated packaging experience a plus. Knowledge of lean manufacturing and ergonomic principles desired. Must be familiar with 6-axis robot programming and machine vision principles. Experience in project management, ideally in the manufacturing environment, is desired. Experience referencing and applying National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E. Five (5) or more years of leadership experience in Manufacturing, Automation, Programming and Machine controls.
Travel:
Able to travel domestic and internationally 10% of the time depending on project
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Microsoft Word document processing software, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Visio), Strong knowledge of Siemens system, HMI programming, Knowledge of Electrical schematics and troubleshooting of VFD, Internet Explorer browser software, and Adobe Acrobat and SAP.
You will be successful if you believe in our values:
- Respect and encourage others
- Continuous Learning
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Use of the most up to date technology
Industry-Leading Benefits Package:
- Competitive Salary
- 20 Days of Paid Time Off annually
- 10 paid holidays
- Employer 401K and HSA Match
- Highly subsidized Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Company paid short/long term disability insurance and life insurance
- Free SC YMCA membership
If this is you, come join our team where we strive to continuously improve both products and processes with a mix of passion and pragmatism, utilizing our pioneering spirit in an entrepreneurial culture bringing unique offers to market.
