This position will be based in the Louisville, KY Area. PRIMARY PURPOSE: • Provide in-house technical capability to design, build, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment and robot cells. • Provide subject matter expertise in controls and automation systems to suppo1t manufacturing business needs (stamping and assembly) MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems • Participate in the design and build of automation cells and electrical • Electrical drawings in AutoCAD • Electrical cabinet buildup and wiring • Automation cell buildup • Robot setup, dress-out, testing, and commissioning • Debug and startup • Develop BOMs and source required components for integration projects • Supervise outside contractors working on automation projects for TOM • New equipment specification and buyoff • Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements • Coordinate automation campaigns • Manage backups of automation programs • Support training of facilities team personnel with troubleshooting controls and performing repairs or upgrades of automated systems • Develop operating procedures and equipment standards for automation and related electrical systems • Support manufacturing engineering activities to improve cycle times, improve quality, meet uptime objectives, and implement preventive maintenance programs • Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and customer oriented • Self Starter - works well under minimal supervision. Able to independently troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery • Ability to read electrical drawings and equipment manuals for design and troubleshooting purposes • Sound working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Power Point, and • Ability to identity ·root-cause' and initiate effective corrective actions relative to sheet metal stamping and assemblies • Capable of interpreting engineering standards and applications QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM REQUIRED: • High School Diploma • 3+ years of experience in the following: • Allen Bradley Compact/ Control/ Guard Logix PLCs • Allen Bradley Panel View • ABB and Fanuc robots • Weld timers, SPR, laser, and other joining process controllers • Communications protocols: Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, Devicenet • PC setup - software and hardware configuration • Microsoft Office Suite • Effective verbal and written communication PREFERRED: • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar degree) with prior controls and electrical work background • Prior experience in a similar capacity with Automotive OEM/Supplier in an automotive stamping and assembly • AMR/AGVs, Cobots, and Vision Systems • Experience designing, building, and wiring industrial controls cabinets • Stamping press line automation experience preferred - FOL de-stacking, washer/oiler, centering systems, inter-press, and EOL conveyor system • Familiarity with stamping and robotic weld processes • Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes, practices and principles • Software: AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and experience working with 30 CAD models • Experience with Visual Basic, Visual C++, or other programming languages • Strong communication skills • Demonstrated ability to work in a team oriented environment • Any previous supervisory experience Environment & Physical Demands • Standard Office • Production Area with Machinery • Exposure to loud noises • Stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach & grasp, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, talk & vision, lift up to 30lbs