Lead Automation & Controls Engineer

Automation & Controls EngineerOur client has a competitive salary and offers a comprehensive benefits package.As an Automation & Controls Engineer (reporting to Engineering Manager & CEO/President) in our Morgan Hill, CA facility you will assist Engineers in research & development and production support in the following areas:

• Lead implementation of design standards for HMI, PLC, Automated Systems design and development for manufacturing equipment
• Interface with production staff on Automation & Control related topics and issues
• Lead or assist with projects and installations with regards to control systems for production equipment
• Lead efforts in continuous process optimization (cycle time and uptime) of automated lines from controls perspective
• Provide electrical engineering support to maintenance and sustaining teams in troubleshooting difficult equipment (hardware associated IO) failures
• Generate, modify, and approve electrical schematics created in house or externally
• Develop maintenance documentation, training programs, and lead this training in pertaining to automation systems
• Establish test plans and control test plan execution
• Lead efforts to implement corrective actions for breakdowns and chronic equipment failure
• Assist in maintaining Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ISO Compliance.

• 5+ years of experience with semi-automated & automated manufacturing equipment, power & control systems and test systems for product qualification and manufacturing
• 1+ years of experience with process equipment development/process validation in accordance with ISO 13485 and FDA requirements
• Knowledge in High Voltage AC Power (3 phase)
• AC Control such as VFD & DC Speed Controls
• PLC operation & programming experience (Allen-Bradley & Siemens PLC)
• Hands-on experience building & debugging mechanical/electrical systems such as automation, motion control or manufacturing fixtures.
• Control & power panel designs
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills.
• CAD Proficiency (Solidworks preferred)
• Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution and control panel design.
• Be competent and familiar with robot programming and/or integration with external control systems
• At least 5 years of experience managing at least 3 to 6 people (engineering team and/or technicians)