Controls Engineer II

Modine Manufacturing Company - Trenton is seeking an Engineer who will develop cost effective manufacturing methods by analyzing existing processes and installations and by evaluating the most efficient solutions to manufacturing problems. This person will be responsible for troubleshooting all aspects of PLC controlled equipment.

• Works with all areas of engineering and production to provide the best manufacturing methods, and keeps Manufacturing Engineering Manager abreast of the status of established projects.
• Works with outside vendors or contractors where needed on most projects and with representatives of corporate manufacturing engineering and product engineering when needed.
• Investigates alternative solutions for given projects, and develops cost information for each.
• Makes recommendations to Manager and responsible for the execution of project.
• Designs equipment when necessary, specifies equipment to satisfy manufacturing requirements. Will troubleshoot machine control programs, and develop or modify PLC programs where needed.
• As required, will write tool orders and requisition materials explaining the specific needs to outside vendors, the tool room, or other sources to assure the build or repair of required tools.
• Involved in assisting production on all shifts with complex problems through minor changes in a manufacturing process, to a major modification of an existing piece of equipment (mechanical or electrical). This includes the possible recommendation and installation of equipment and process qualification where applicable.
• Assigned to major projects such as the set-up of new pieces of equipment authorized for purchase or transferred from another plant in conjunction with the requirements for the project.
• Will contribute to each phase of the installation, set-up, debugging, implementation, safety and ergonomic review, qualification and training on the equipment before being released to production.

• Strong analytical skills including knowledge of CAD applications (preferably Solid Edge), knowledge of Toyota Production System, and other computer based software.
• Maintain a practical knowledge of operating systems and mechanical equipment throughout the plant.
• Constantly seek to improve processes by developing awareness of new electrical control
• systems and mechanical technology, and generate cost savings related to the manufacturing processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; preferably in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical
• Engineering.
• Minimum of two years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred however, will consider recent graduate with work experience.
• Strong programming knowledge is preferred.