MAINTENANCE PLC ENGINEER

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Job Summary.
The purpose of this role is to ensure the controls systems in the Final Assembly shop are following the Volvo Standard, and to implement continuous improvements to the systems throughout the shop.
This role will be supporting our second shift operations once the second shift has started, but will be on first shift until that split happens.
Principle Responsibilities.
The candidate must be able to work in a professional Maintenance Engineering team-based environment Maintenance Engineering teams are responsible for the design and integration of control systems for customer applications and processes.
The Maintenance Department’s main customer is the Production Department, but also works with Industrialization Engineering, Shop Engineering, as well as other Maintenance Departments PLC and HMI programming, network design, system commissioning, system support, internal/external training, and technical consultation.
Ensuring incoming equipment follows the Volvo Standard.
Continuous improvements and optimizations on current running equipment.
Candidates must also possess the following traits.
Logical thinker Problem solver Organized Detail-oriented Strong verbal and written communication skills (the English language required) Self-motivated Strong leadership skills Team-building skills Innovative concerning new processes and development aids Budget and deadline aware Must be willing to travel (limited) Must be willing to work extended hours Job Specifications Minimum Requirement.
5+ years of Controls Engineering/PLC Programming experience.
3+ years of experience with Siemens PLC/HMI Programming Prior experience programming PLCs/HMIs within customer-defined/automotive OEM standards and templates Ability to technically lead up to 3 specialists, 3 engineers, 12 technicians Ability to supervise the progress of 3 or more specialists, engineers, technicians, and designers           Preferred qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree in a controls related field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent) 15+ years of applicable experience in an industrial environment that includes quoting, design, electrical build, debug, startup, and production-readying of industrial controls equipment       Other Duties.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice   Volvo Car is an equal opportunity employer.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
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