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Controls Engineer

LEWA Automation USA, LLC

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Information Technology, Engineering

Job Description

Controls Engineer (Chattanooga, TN)

Responsibilities (Including But Not Limited To The Following)

Responsible for PLC programming, debugging, and troubleshooting of new automation systems

Review and optimization of existing customer programs and equipment

Program and troubleshoot system upgrades and modifications

Assist with systems risk analysis per the RIA standards

Assist in the development of electrical and controls system design

Communicate and collaborate with team members, leadership and customers

Present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers,

clients, and other employees of the organization

Documentation and building of control program manuals

Provide Production Support

Training of regular customer staff and maintenance crews at the customer facility

Requirements

Degree in software or engineering (Bachelor/Technical College) or equivalent professional experience

Preferred 5 Years’ Experience In An Automated Manufacturing Environment

Rockwell/Allen Bradley programming experience

Troubleshooting

Program creation / extension according to specification

Read circuit diagrams and know hardware components

Preferred

Functional knowledge Siemens Step 7

Functional knowledge Siemens TIA V16

Programming safety engineering in Step 7 and TIA, incl. verification and documentation

Programming HMI in WinCCflex and TIA

Fanuc, ABB, or Kuka robot training

Process experience (resistance welding, arc welding, laser, vision)

Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check

Out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected (approx. 30%)

The ability to travel internationally is required (passport). Must have valid driver’s license.

Company Description

LEWA Attendorn (www.lewa-attendorn.com) is a leading robotic systems integrator based in Germany, supporting automotive customers around the world. We specialize in automated joining processes such as resistance welding, arc welding, laser welding and brazing, riveting gluing, sealing, etc. and automated machining processes. LEWA Automation USA was established in Chattanooga, TN to support our customers with installations in the US, provide ongoing plant services and support, and to provide local build and integration services.

LEWA Attendorn (www.lewa-attendorn.com) is a leading robotic systems integrator based in Germany, supporting automotive customers around the world. We specialize in automated joining processes such as resistance welding, arc welding, laser welding and brazing, riveting gluing, sealing, etc. and automated machining processes. LEWA Automation USA was established in Chattanooga, TN to support our customers with installations in the US, provide ongoing plant services and support, and to provide local build and integration services.

About the company

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Empowering the Future.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of LEWA Attendorn GmbH based in Attendorn, Germany, the LEWA Automation USA, LLC is represented locally in the North American market.

The sales and service company is a direct contact to support the sale and quoting process with our customers, provide build and integration options, and provide installation support and ongoing robot and plc support locally.