Full-Time

Controls Engineer

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Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive parts manufacturing and assembly services

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Social Impact

Junior, Mid

Spartanburg, SC, USA

Position located at our Plant in Spartanburg, SC, with working hours of 8 AM - 5 PM M-F.

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Rockwell software and AB CompactLogix, GuardLogix, panelview plus platforms.
  • Electrical knowledge: Install hardware and wiring
  • Technical Skills: Program and debug of automated robotic welding, sealing, fastening and assembly systems.
  • Able to program Panel View (HMI) and PLC.
  • Creative Thinking: Effective problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Attention to Detail: Able to manage project details to ensure perfect quality in work output.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Teamwork Skills: Able to work collaboratively with different team members and different levels of the organization (internal and external)
  • Computer Modeling: Able to utilize computer aided modeling to ensure that workout meets the needs of the customer (internal and external)
  • Has high standards of performance for self. Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes. Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
  • Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress. Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
  • Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
  • Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow. Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of internal and external customers.
  • Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
  • Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
  • Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
  • Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
Responsibilities
  • As needed design and program PLC, HMI, robots and other types of electronic or electrical manufacturing equipment.
  • Lead in the trouble shooting of malfunctioning equipment.
  • Continuous improvement activities such as cycle time reduction, standardization of existing equipment and incorporation of error proofing strategies.
Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

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Challenge Manufacturing specializes in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes for the automotive industry. The company provides essential services such as automated assembly and various welding techniques, including resistance, projection, MIG, and drawn arc stud welding, to Tier 1 automotive manufacturers. These services ensure the precise and efficient production of automotive structures. What sets Challenge Manufacturing apart from its competitors is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which allows employees to own shares in the company, fostering a collaborative culture and aligning employee interests with the company's success. With approximately 3,000 employees and 1,500 industrial robots across twelve locations in North America and Asia, Challenge Manufacturing aims to be the best global supplier of automotive structures while prioritizing safety, ownership, and teamwork.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Walker, Michigan

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for EV components benefits Challenge's high-precision assembly capabilities.
  • Lightweight material trends create opportunities for Challenge's advanced stamping and welding.
  • Industry 4.0 technologies enhance operational efficiency in Challenge's automated assembly lines.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from low-cost countries pressures Challenge's pricing and margins.
  • Adapting to EV production demands may challenge Challenge's current processes.
  • Semiconductor shortages impact automotive production schedules, affecting Challenge's demand.

What makes Challenge Manufacturing unique

  • Challenge Manufacturing specializes in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes.
  • The company offers a unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for its employees.
  • Challenge Manufacturing has a global presence with 12 locations in North America and Asia.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Short-Term Disability

Basic Life

Voluntary Life

LTD

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Challenge Incentive Program

Paid Time Off

ESOP shares