Overview:
MPI is a worldwide leader in manufacturing specialized equipment for the investment casting industry. We are looking for a hands-on controls engineer to develop, design and collaborate on the creation of control systems for our equipment. This includes: creating electrical schematics, PLC program logic, developing and modifying controls, and ensuring our equipment is safe, efficient and cutting-edge. This position operates within a team of engineers who are responsible for developing customized solutions for the industry. Hands-on robotic programming experience for complex automation projects is desirable.
Responsibilities:
- Supports MPI lean culture and initiatives by attending and participating in daily lean meetings while supporting efforts to make continuous improvements throughout MPI.
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Electrical Design: Responsible for creating electrical schematics, plc program logic, and electrical enclosure designs within the constraints determined by the given project, time, cost, performance.
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Project Work: Completes electrical design for a project with some supervision. These responsibilities include the following:
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Electrical enclosure design and detail.
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Electrical schematic design.
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Hands-on PLC and HMI programming.
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Hands-on Robotic programming is desirable.
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Knowledge of vision systems is desirable.
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Project documentation, including operation instructions.
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Project checking.
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Manufacturing assembly support.
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Checking / Verification: Responsible for ensuring that any of his or her own work is inspected and approved by a qualified engineer.
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Manufacturing Support: Responsible for supporting manufacturing during functional testing as required on a project-by-project basis. Supports testing and verification of new or modified programs. Assist in the functional testing of the equipment and support customers during FAT.
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Documentation: Responsible for the proper documentation of his or her work, including ECR’s, machine manuals, check lists, and others.
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Scheduling & Reports: Responsible for reporting the status of his or her project in accordance with Epicor Projects (MPI’s information system) and the engineering production schedule at each weekly meeting. If a problem occurs that requires immediate attention, it is the engineer’s responsibility to report to the Principal Engineer at that time.
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Comm/SAT: When required capable to travel to customers site to support installation, commissioning, and Site acceptance testing.
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Follows ANSI & OSHA standards and MPI safety rules and regulations.
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Other duties as assigned by management.
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Supports MPI lean culture and initiatives by attending and participating in daily lean meetings while supporting efforts to make continuous improvements throughout MPI.
Principal Activities:
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The focus of this position is Controls Design; individual will spend 80% of their effort toward project-based activities.
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Key activities in scope:
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Continuous improvement/lean activities
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Performs tasks as described in MPI document “Eng Task List Rxx”
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Project based work
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PLC, HMI, and Robot controls design & checking
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Machine functional testing
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Schematic creation and checking
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Activities out of scope:
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Project planning
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Supervisory activities
Qualifications:
- Sound understanding of electrical design, schematics, and electrical codes regarding machine tool design.
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Sound computer skills, MS Office, Cad for Schematic creation.
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Experience with machine tool equipment, electrical design.
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Experienced PLC programmer. Omron, AB, and Siemens are desirable.
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Experienced HMI programmer. Indusoft is desirable.
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Experienced Robotic’s programmer. ABB and Fanuc are desirable.
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Proficient using MPI information system “Epicor”
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Ability to know when to seek guidance.
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Ability to evaluate a process for efficiency and waste
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Methodical approach to problem solving
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Flexible, able to react to changing needs.
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Sound communication skills, verbal, written and the ability to listen effectively.
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Good organizational skills
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Good judgment skills, able to consider how decisions affect overall products.
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Due to ITAR agreements with our customers, all MPI employees are required to be US citizens.
Education:
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Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalant.
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Minimum of 4 years in a senior role.
Company Profile:
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Competitive salary range of $95,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience.
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Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO.
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Be part of an innovative company that invests in your growth.
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Work with advanced technologies in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
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Contribute to meaningful projects that make an impact on global manufacturing.
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Opportunity for career advancement.
Ready to join a company where innovation and continuous improvement drive success? Apply today and become part of MPI’s dynamic engineering team.
Company Website:
www.mpi-systems.com
