Position Details

Type Not Specified

Experience mid

Exp. Years 3+ years

Education Not specified

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Controls Engineer at Dana leading PLC logic reviews, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement in a final assembly plant. Responsible for electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, PFMEA documentation, and vendor interfacing for system design and installation.

Key Responsibilities

Review PLC logic and debug for content, data collection, and error-proofing
Lead root cause investigations and downtime reduction
Co-develop inspection criteria, gage requirements, and control documentation with QE
Develop PFMEAs, Operator Instructions, Control Plans, and Process Flow Charts
Support CI programs and cost savings initiatives (VA/VE, MCM)

Technical Overview

Proficient with Rockwell PLCs using RSLogix 5000 and RSLinx; PFMEA/Control Plans; Process Flow Charts; CAD tools (AutoCAD/ACAD) and VisView for operator guidance; lean manufacturing and CI methods including 7Step, Fishbone, and 5 Why.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level controls engineer with 3+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, proficient in RSLogix 5000 and RSLinx, and strong PFMEA/Control Plans capabilities with a track record of continuous improvement.

Must-Have Skills

3+ years controls engineering experienceRSLogix 5000RSLinx

Nice-to-Have Skills

Fastener torque systemsRFID reader systemsBarcode scannersSafety equipment

Tools & Platforms

RSLogix 5000RSLinxAutoCADVisViewMS Office SuiteExcel

Required Skills

3+ years controls engineering experienceRSLogix 5000RSLinxPFMEAPFMEAsControl PlansProcess Flow ChartsElectrical schematicsMechanical troubleshootingAutoCADVisViewMS Office SuiteExcelLean manufacturing7StepError-ProofingHistogramFishbone5 Why

Hard Skills

RSLogix 5000RSLinxPFMEAPFMEAsControl PlansProcess Flow ChartsElectrical schematicsMechanical troubleshootingAutoCADACADVisViewMS Office SuiteExcelLean manufacturing7StepError-ProofingHistogramFishbone5 WhyBOMs

Soft Skills

leadershipteamworkproblem solvingcommunicationmultitaskingorganizational skills

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing

Job Function Lead controls engineering efforts to design, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing equipment and processes.

Role Subtype Controls Engineer

Keywords for Your Resume

Controls EngineerRSLogix 5000RSLinxPFMEAPFMEAsControl PlansProcess Flow ChartsElectrical schematics7StepError-ProofingHistogramFishbone5 WhyAutoCADVisViewMS Office SuiteLean manufacturingnominal data collectionroot cause analysis

Deal Breakers

No experience with RSLogix 5000 or RSLinx, Less than 3 years controls engineering experience, Unwilling to support extended hours or travel as required, Not willing to work in Napoleon, OH

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