• Determine optimum process control conditions for new and existing products.
• Initiate process improvements to maximize safety, encourage manufacturing output and reduce costs.
• Investigate electrical and controls problems and formulate solutions.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (work instructions) for processes and equipment.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of interdepartmental programs.
• Assist in the implementation of process improvement and cost reduction programs focus on control aspects of equipment and processes.
• Coordinate activities of contractors and vendors.
• Visit customers, suppliers and vendors as needed for quality defect analysis and solution implementation.
• Perform capacity studies on all plant processes.
• Research best equipment for application along with costs.
• Perform programming changes to PLC and control networks as required.
• Understand all aspects of TPS and use this knowledge to train other team members.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. Other duties may be assigned.

What you bring to UGN:

• Associate degree from two-year college or technical school;  or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years related experience and/or training in technical and engineering problem solving.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems as well as Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and PLC drawings.
• Experience in reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Experience in writing routine reports and correspondence. Ability to present information to other groups and Team Members.
• Knowledge of Office applications such as Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• May be required to have/obtain licenses to operate powered industrial trucks, boom lifts, scissor lifts, or other types of equipment used to facilitate equipment repairs and accessibility.