Work Environment:
This position is based at the North American Tech Center (Northwood, OH). Regular presence is required on the production floor across multiple NA sites supporting manufacturing operations (KY, IN, MI, OH, and Ontario). This could include all shifts, including periodic off-shift, weekend, and holiday coverage to support a 24/7 operation.
Our Culture:
At NSG Group, collaboration sits at the heart of how we work. We strive for excellence in everything we do, empowering our colleagues to deliver quality and innovation while being given the support to find balance. From sharing expertise with our global colleagues to celebrating team successes, we create an environment where everyone can succeed. This strong, supportive culture drives progress and reinforces our position as a global leader in glass.
Essential Functions:- Provide safe, reliable, ergonomic systems and machines for all supported NSG Plants
- Configure systems and database settings for new cells and parts for traceable content.
- Program PLCs, barcode readers, HMIs, Robots, and PCs as necessary.
- Modify and upgrade as required existing production equipment.
- Help develop and maintain cost effective general specifications and standards for machine controls and programming.
- Coordinate all project controls/electrical activities to ensure that project timing, quality, and cost targets are attained.
- Perform hands-on programming/debug/troubleshooting of numerous types of automation equipment.
- Provide analysis, evaluation and review of problems regarding automation, advanced methods and equipment, and material handling.
- Provide alternative solutions to anticipated or actual technical and/or business-related manufacturing problems.
- Develop safeguards and improve team member safety through process improvements.
- Conduct system / equipment training for plant and other personnel as required.
- Provide trouble shooting assistance to production and maintenance team members.
- Design new equipment or redesign existing equipment, and coordinate its fabrication, assembly, installation, and startup.
- Ensure equipment and layouts are compliant with local and national codes.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining all written software program instructions.
- Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role: Influential – Builds rapport and makes a positive and credible impact Customer Focused – Actively seeks to understand internal and external customer needs and ensures solutions, practices and procedures are designed to assure customer satisfaction Passion for Excellence – Takes personal responsibility and ownership for achieving results and objectives
Qualifications Required:- B.S. in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science Engineering – or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
- Willing to travel up to 30%.
Note: 90% of the travel will be within 5 hours of Toledo
Proficiency in PLC programming, robotics, machine vision and CAD.Problem solving abilities; experience programming ABB or Fanuc robotics; strong PLC/HMI programming skills; power; motors & controls knowledge Strong computer and network skills and process expertise. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Open and frank, keen to see things through to completion. Dynamic individual who leads by example. Flexible, understands there is more than one way to accomplish a goal. Must be able to work as part of a team and have the determination to succeed in a challenging environment. Must be a self-starter and be able to work towards project objectives with minimal supervision.
Qualifications:- Desired: Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Servo system knowledge and proficiency
- Vision system knowledge and proficiency
- Must be able to travel, with overnight stays if required.
- Must be available to supervise installations, if needed.
- Salary Range depending on experience - $112k-$140k - will depend on experience
Core Hours: Day Shift hours - flexible start time - 7am-9am - Monday/FridayWe offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance. The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting.
Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc. NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.
Job Summary
Requisition Number: ELECT004701Job Category: Mfg Operations
Schedule: Full-Time
