Equipment and Controls Planning Engineer

Acentron is conducting a search to fill an automotive Equipment and Controls Planning Engineer position in Greer, SC.  This position is a long-term renewable contract and includes benefits!  The hourly rates range from $43.10 to $52.67 depending on experience.

Qualifications:

• B.S degree in Electrical Engineering, plus 6+ years manufacturing experience in a technical support or planning role.
• 3+ years of experience in an engineering environment (automotive process or automotive).
• 3+ years of project management experience in several equipment and/or controls planning projects.
• Advanced level of knowledge and experience in PLC controls programming and visualization systems as used in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with complex conveyor systems, automatic stacking and retrieval systems, variable frequency drives, industrial robotics, hydraulic and pneumatic controls.
• Expert knowledge of electrical engineering standards and practices and the ability to use ECAD software platforms to design complex control systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook.
• Detailed understanding of US and IEC codes and regulations.
• German language skills preferred.

Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for the technical planning of assembly, logistics and manufacturing process equipment and controls.
• Independently drive and perform all aspects of project management; from the early concept, design and implementation phases until completion and handover to the customer including series production support issues.
• Responsible for managing change order requests, punch list resolution activities and adherence to project investment budgets and schedules.
• The person must interface with and include all internal/ external project stakeholders in the decision making processes, while coordinating the activities of equipment suppliers and contractors.
• Work in close cooperation with international and domestic project teams, international and domestic travel may be required.

No sponsorship is offered with this position.