Ops Excellence

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A leading North American die-cast and machined components provider, Pace Industries, offers manufacturers full-service solutions with a unique blend of experience, innovation, and expertise, providing confidence and quality throughout each customers’ full product development, launch and production life cycle.

Join the dynamic team at Pace Industries, as the Process Controls Technician/Engineer as part of our COE (Center of Excellence) group. We are seeking an innovative and collaborative leader with a proven track record of leading, developing, programming and implementing. The successful candidate will be responsible for specifying the components and equipment needed to complete the system, programming, and interfacing of the equipment, assist/troubleshoot all processes and startup/debug of the control system and overall machine operation. The position also requires implementation of time, travel, and cost reduction measures as well as documentation of the operating process. The role reports to the VP of Technical Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Project and time management.
• Recommending, Designing, Simulating, programming, and operational testing of electrical or mechanical automation. Design and program machine control systems using PLC/HMI solutions.
• Size and select equipment including variable frequency drives, servos, power supplies, sensors, switches, motors, safety, components, and other control devices for machines.
• Robot full programing knowledge: Fanuc, ABB, Nachi
• Ability to fully integrate cast and machining cells from PLC to complete automation (programming cell completion)
• Sizing equipment / Design simulation aligned with planned objectives to finished signoff.
• Cell conversion experience / starting open floor design
• Apply specifications for robust/no fault EOAT, Robots, PLC, conveyors, componentry, etc.
• Comply with automation/PLC methodology with parallel sequences vs. series whenever possible.  Avoid “one stop” “all stop” design.
• Document, Train, Mentor to enhance this skill set across the Pace organization
• Cascade best practices across the Pace team (achieve goals, simplify)
• Align scope of work with Pace and plant metrics (stops, DT, EHR, cost)
• Trouble shoot and close the deal meeting quoted objectives
• Fully align with GM/COE and goals of project.
• Assist plants in the repair and troubleshooting of automation system controls, including but not limited to: Motors, hydraulics, Drives, PLC, User interfaces and Robotic Systems.
• Developing and maintaining clear and accurate documentation for automated equipment, process, and validations as pertains to ISO regulations.
• Maintain and monitor manufacturing automation and quality of output as on an ongoing basis to align with lean manufacturing standards and practice.
• Assist plants in preventative and reactive maintenance on manufacturing automation.
• Assist plants in in-house equipment calibrations.
• Assist plants in wiring and wiring repair for equipment and facility as needed, working with AC and DC Voltage.
• Adhere to all safety and OSHA requirements when performing machine maintenance.
• Travel for training and testing on new equipment.
• Provide continuing system technical support over the phone or on-site.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, and colleagues to solve automation challenges.
• 80% travel requirement to facilities within the US to assist facilities as needed.

Please note that the duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent general contents of this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics Technology, Automation Technology or similar technical discipline. Candidates with a vocational training certificate in robotics combined with 3-5 years of real world application in a manufacturing environment will be considered.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as an electrical or automation engineering.
• Must have a working knowledge of a wide variety of software packages, operating systems, and control equipment. Specifically, a knowledge of PLC programing software is required.
• Must be proficient in reading electrical schematics and vendor application drawings.
• Excellent understanding of electricity, motor control electrical circuits, and analog and digital input/output.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting motor control circuits utilizing electromagnetic devices and variable frequency drives (VFD's) is essential.
• Managing the cost and time constraints of projects ensuring that all aspects of an operation or process meet specified regulations is critical.
• A background in manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures is required.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, requirements, and competing demands in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, negotiation, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, from production associates to senior leaders.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization. 
• A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. 
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must possess a strong customer orientation and commitment to company mission, vision and values.

Pace is a career destination for engaged, passionate and talented people who are driven to seek the innovation, growth and opportunity that only we offer.