Controls Engineer

Opportunity to join the pioneering team at STS North America's brand new facility in Salem, Virginia, supporting the manufacturing operation of Class A surface components for the heavy trucks industry in the USA. The position is part of Adler Pelzer Group (APG), a global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry, which recently acquired the STS Group, a stock-listed, globally leading supplier of components and systems for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries headquartered in France.

Responsibilities

Act as internal subject matter expert in control systems (Siemens PLC, Allen Bradley PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems), system integration, sensors and electromechanical devices; Proficient in application software programming; Apply knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming to existing production equipment and processes; Collaborate with planning, corporate engineering and design staff concerning efficient production methods; Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential; Examine specific work areas and make recommendations for improvements in throughput, inventory and operating expense; Direct and guide manufacturing methods using throughput, inventory, and operating expense as the method of operation; Continuous improvement on existing equipment to improve throughput and quality; Other duties assigned as necessary to support team goals

Requirements

5+ years of similar professional maintenance experience in a programming/process improvement role; Proficiency with CMMS software; Organizational skills; Strong analytical skills; Attention to detail; Formal maintenance training including programming; Ability to interpret and use piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment drawings, predictive maintenance reporting, hydraulic and electrical schematics

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package; Opportunity to be part of a brand-new launch pioneering STS North America and grow one's career; Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options; Paid time off; 401(K) match; Company provided life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance, employee assistance program; Variety of automobile purchase discounts (BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru, many others); Tuition reimbursement and professional development