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Manufacturing Engineer - McCalla, AL

Location: 

US Gestamp Alabama - McCalla, US, US Gestamp

Date:  May 22, 2025

JOB SUMMARY

Supports manufacturing operations in an automotive stamping environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Including the Following. Other duties may be assigned.

1)    Implement process improvements with regards to electrical control systems using all available current controls technologies.
2)    Maintain control systems to ensure manufacturing activities are in within specifications and interpret and apply specifications for manufacturability.
3)    Support maintenance activities in PM scheduling as well as training and developing maintenance technicians from a controls perspective. 

4)    Collects, tracks, and advises on downtime issues and implements short and long-term solutions to minimize downtime.
5)    Manage and execute in-house projects for implementing new engineering changes that modify assembly processes and create / revise electrical drawings in AutoCad 2000 format.
6)    Develop and implement HMI / MMI interfaces for existing manufacturing systems.
7)    Liaise with vendors regarding software / hardware updates and troubleshooting systems.
8)    Other related activities related to the scope of the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1)    BS: Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or other technical discipline plus 3 years experience in a controls/robotic environment.
    -or-
             AS: Electronics Technology plus 5 years controls experience in a controls/robotics environment.     -or-
             7+ years’ experience and training in a similar role and environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1.    High skill set of PC and communication skills
2.    Strong proficiency with PLC (Siemens, Beckhoff, A-B Control Logix, RS View & Panel View),  Siemens Step 7, Safety PLC’s (Pilz & Guard logix), Indramat Servo Drive systems, PanelBuilder, PPC & TWINCAT. 
3.    Proficient in industrial control 4.    Proficient in AutoCAD electrical.
5.    Proficient in creating and following project management timelines.
6.    Ability to work in a team-based lean-manufacturing environment.
7.    Ability to work off shifts as required
8.    Ability to manage and document electrical & controls changes
9.    Ability to update and manage electrical prints.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

- You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

- This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.

- You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.

- You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.

Join the Gestamp team!

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