The Greer Group is hiring a Controls Engineer for our Manufacturing client located in Mebane, NC. This is a first shift Contract position for about 6 months, that could be possibly extended.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:45am-3:15pm

Pay: $54-$60/Hour depending on experience.

Shift: 1st shift,but must be able to have flexibility to work around operations schedule if it changes.

Responsibilities:

• Drive all actions to ensure the plant achieves its Safety, Quality, Delivery & Productivity Goals.
• Evaluates machines or products on manufacturing floor for system related problems and recommends or implements corrective action.
• Be part of the lead team of the site automation engineering strategy.
• Provide regular updates to manager on progress and status of projects; Submits alternative solutions on problems and areas of concerns.
• Coordinate resolution of difficult technical problems.
• Work collaboratively with other functions in the organization to achieve objectives.
• Participates in product and system design review to increase confidence level and reduce cycle time.
• Provide Hands on support in troubleshooting, repairing, modifying electrical, PLC programming, and process operation traceability issues.
• Document solutions and reviews with team.
• Access, Maintain and Manage the change of PLC programs with historical programming notes and comments on the GKN intranet.
• Work closely with all levels of the organization for equipment and process improvements.
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks as needed on the control circuits of equipment.
• Utilize LEAN tools such as Standardized Work, 5S, Visual Management as well as leading Kaizen projects and documenting results to support continuous improvement projects
• Be responsible for promoting & steering personal career development through the Performance Management Process
• Perform any other duties as specified by Engineering Manager

Requirements:

• Must pass a background check and drug test
• Must show proof of Highschool education
• Experience in implementing data collection and traceability systems is required.
• Experience in PLC programming using controllers like Allen Bradley, Siemens, ,Omron etc., is preferred, as is Serialization with Systech TIPS, Networks and Cognex Vision Systems.
• Be detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proposal and estimate development. Possess strong team working and personal skills.
• 5 or more year of experience in manufacturing environment.
• Be physically capable of performing all the above duties with ability of lifting 50 lbs.
• Must be self-motivated and willing to support a facility and team that operates (2nd and 3rd shifts) and/or occasionally work over normal work hours if needed.
• Perform all work to a high quality standard and maintain a high level of organization and housekeeping.
• Have a good work behaviors and show initiative.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

The Greer Group, Inc., based in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a woman-owned staffing and recruiting company. Greer also operates satellite locations in North Carolina including Asheville and growing in other states. The Greer Group, Inc. has the visionary goal of providing high-quality staffing solutions that are responsive, flexible and dependable. Since 1986, our staffing services have built solid work force partnerships with our clients specializing in the following areas: Manufacturing, Light Industrial, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Government, Customer Service, Medical, Management, and other professional positions.