This role focuses on the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of control systems in a manufacturing setting. The Engineering Technician ensures that production equipment operates at peak efficiency by monitoring performance, diagnosing issues, and implementing solutions. They work within the constraints of production deadlines and safety protocols while aiming to optimize system performance and reduce operational costs.

Utilize practical AC/DC electronic fundamentals in wiring, integrating, and troubleshooting industrial devices and systems. Understand the operation, wiring, and control of motors, drives, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems. Apply computer skills to real world industrial applications and projects. Including operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, computer hardware, and networking. Design, program, integrate and troubleshoot PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) programs and systems. Utilize various communications networks to integrate industrial devices such as computers, PLCs, vision systems, robots, drives, etc. Integrate manufacturing data acquired from machines, PLCs, sensors, vision systems, etc., and share that data with the business side databases to improve quality, efficiency, and reduce manufacturing costs. Design, program, and troubleshoot programs for computers, PLCs, vision systems, robots, and other industrial software. Design and program color touch panel displays (HMIs (Human Machine Interface)) for a wide variety of industrial and business applications such as water treatment, energy, process control applications, paper making and converting, food production, and manufacturing. Integrate safety hardware and software such as light curtains, laser scanners, safety switches, safety controllers, etc., into industrial systems to reduce the risk of injury. Utilize SCADA (Supervisory control and data acquisition) software to monitor and control various types of industrial and business applications such as process control applications, packaging, food production, and manufacturing. Program, integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot robots and robotics systems for industrial applications. Develop programs, calibrate devices and tune PID parameters for various types of process control systems such as pressure, level, and temperature controls. Ability to understand and choose industrial programs and integrate devices to create automated systems. Work with and supervise other skilled trades people when installing and troubleshooting systems. Develop documentation such as designs, programs, schematics, parts lists, and system startup, operation, and troubleshooting. Perform all other duties and responsibilities as directed by management.

 Quality / Environmental Roles and Responsibilities:

Follows all procedures and work instructions and make recommendations to improve the process.  Notifies Leader immediately upon detecting any non-conformances. Records all non-conformances to ensure corrective action and preventative measures are taken and assist in the problem-solving process. Communicates and practices DMNC’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems. Takes an active role in achieving and maintaining IATF-16949 and ISO-14001.

 Knowledge, Skills and Education Required:

Associate degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience in related field is required.  Requires a proven level of advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Requires extensive knowledge of production related processes. Requires previous experience in a motor manufacturing industry. Requires the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits Summary:

Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans  Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance  Flexible Spending Account  Employee Assistance Program  401K with 4% company match  Bonus Program  Wellness Program  Tuition Reimbursement  Career Development and Ongoing Training  Paid holidays and vacation   Volunteer opportunities  Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)