General Job Duties:

• To display a fair and consistent approach by following the principles of the Value Statement and Mission Statement to help ensure a satisfied workplace for all employees
• To support Company policies and business objectives while performing the specific responsibilities of your job
• To participate in continuous improvement activities that enhance the working environment at IAC. Participate and support all lean, continuous improvement programs, initiatives and activities
• To support the company vision and help to ensure fair treatment of all employees employed by IAC
• Exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in company activities in a positive working environment
• Demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement
• Follow Company policies and display conduct expected of IAC employees
• Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies and procedures of IAC to provide for a safe and healthful workplace. Work in a safe manner at all times and report any unsafe conditions in order that the situation can be corrected. Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner when they occur
• Maintain proper ergonomics at all times when performing assigned task
• To support the company to meet and maintain all customer quality standards as weel as the standards of IAC
• Complete LPA's on time; weekly
• Complete Safe Audit on time; weekly
• Maintain proper etiquette when using company radios, PA emails, text and phones; business use only
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Specific Job Duties:

• Update, modify and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, Allen Bradley ladder logic, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, multiple operator interfaces, hydraulics and pneumatics distribution control
• Design and develop new machine controls involving robotics, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision (Cognex/Keyence) applications
• Coordinate in a professional manner with engineering and maintenance on existing machine controls modifications and issues keeping existing equipment function and production running
• Knowledge of machine and plant networking solutions
• Able to work with OEM's to guarantee new equipment is designed and built to the facility's safety and controls standards
• Knowledge of the integration of barcode scanners/cameras in PLC control systems
• Provide electrical support for injection molding press systems (Cincinnati Milicron, Farrel, Van Dorn, Toshiba and Krauss Maffei)
• Provide electrical support for injection molding robotics (Wittmann, Star, Sepro and Milicron)
• Integrate assembly verification/poke yoke systems into existing equipment
• Identify cost reduction opportunities
• Candidate is expected to teach themselves functionality of new devices and controls systems as technology advances and equipment is updated
• Assures that all systems are maintained at maximum acceptable levels

Skills Requirements:

• PC Hardware setup, troubleshooting, maintaining
• Basic LAN knowledge and functionality (TCP/IP)
• Basic LAN hardware knowledge (switches, cabling, routers)
• Software installation/upgrading
• Network printing
• Basic AD knowledge (Disable users, change passwords)
• Windows 7
• Installing/troubleshooting label printers and hand held scanners
• Backup exec (or similar software)
• Ability to work on teams or alone
• Works with a "sense of urgency"

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• (4) four-year degree in Engineering or related field

Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proactive and strong interpersonal skills
• Desire to work in a fast pace and challenging role
• Successful candidates will also possess strong judgment/decision making skills, problem solving and communication skills
• Strong analytic problem solving skills
• Five or more years experience in engineering or manufacturing
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Able to learn multiple software packages as required
• Able to read and update electrical schematic drawings
• Able to work well with others and serve as a mentor to the electrical team
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems involving Urethane reaction injection molding, Rotational dry cast cells, Vacuum forming, Paint cells, Laser scoring, water jets, sonic and vibration welding and others
• Experience in RSLogix 5000, 500 Factory Talk View, Mitsubishi, Siemens and Omron PLC/HMI systems
• Industrial protocols such as Ethernet, Profibus, RS-232, Devicenet, DH+
• Strong deductive reasoning/problem solving skills
• Visual Basic or other software design is a plus
• AutoCAD design software
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SQL/Access
• Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines