Manufacturing Engineer II- Controls Engineer -J (Architecture)

Introduction to AM General

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely.  Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, implement, manage, monitor performance, and improve all industrial control and automation used in manufacturing (PLC's, robots, drives, servos, control systems, etc.)
• Provide troubleshooting, training, and technical support for skilled trades electricians.
• Maintain and manage electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical
• Manage inventories of replacement components/equipment used in controls/automation.
• Investigate new technologies and methods for improving industrial controls and automation, such as IoT/Industry 4.0 and robotics.
• Manage facilities and equipment repairs, replacement, and preventive maintenance beyond the scope of controls/automation as part of the facilities engineering group.
• Plan and manage capital expenditures approved in the AOP.
• Assist in training hourly employees to ensure a safe and efficient maintenance department.
• Maintain records in accordance with QMS maintenance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, insurance, and other industry standards/requirements (e.g. NFPA, EPA, OSHA, NEC)
• Provide technical support to the maintenance engineering staff, skilled trades, and supervisors.
• Perform emergency response duties and provide after-hours support for maintenance, security, and emergencies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and program industrial controls, specifically Rockwell/Allen Bradley
• Experience with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience with robotics preferred.
• Requires a high level of organizational skills, initiative, accurate verbal and written communication, ability to work independently, problem-solving, and leadership.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Average physical effort is required – frequent light lifting, stooping bending, walking, standing; occasional climbing of ladders and stairs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires working approximately 25% of the time in a manufacturing environment and 75% of the time in an office.  Outdoor work may be required.  The manufacturing environment is occasionally hot, cold, noisy, or dusty.  Rarely will this position be exposed to extreme environments or hazardous conditions – appropriate PPE will be provided as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Facilities/Maintenance