Job Description

Auto req ID: 45996  
Title: Manufacturing Controls Engineer - Automation/Robotics  
Job Function: Manufacturing  
Location: TOMAHAWK  
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company  
Full or Part-Time: Full Time  
Shift: SHIFT1  

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

Our plant in Tomahawk, WI manufactures, finishes and ships composite and plastic parts to our final assembly plants. Join us as a Manufacturing Controls Engineer - Automation/Robotics.

Job Summary

Develops and maintains advanced technical competence in the areas of Electrical Controls through benchmarking, analysis, project interaction, education and development of strategic partnerships. Participates in the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans. Guides and trains teams in efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities. Professionally and systematically defines, designs, develops, monitors and refines an asset maintenance plan that includes value-added preventive maintenance tasks. Provides technical support for production, engineering, maintenance and technical personnel.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate projects that enhance machine reliability, productivity, consistent improvement in quality and operational safety.
• Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment.
• Lead Skill Trades activities.
• Work with outside services regarding automation systems.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement systems.
• Establish measurable goals for production equipment reliability and productivity improvements, measure and communicate performance to established goals.
• Draw in expertise from the workforce to establish and attain goals.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new machinery and reliability improvements.
• Provide technical guidance, project direction and assistance to both hourly staff and Engineering personnel.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

BS / AS Automation Engineering or Electromechanical technologies preferred

Experience Requirements

This position typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience. In addition, a sucessful candidate will have demonstrated the following: 

• Proven experience in PLC logic and programming with any of the following PLCs:
  • Allen Bradley
  • Automation Direct
  • Siemens S7
• Robotics
  • Fanuc
  • Motoman
  • ABB
  • Kuka
• HMI or SCADA programming configuration of any of the following software packages:
  • Wonderware
  • Rockwell FactoryTalk SE / ME
  • Ignition
  • Siemens
  • Rockwell Asset Center
• VFD Drives
  • Allen Bradley
  • Yasakawa
• Networking
  • Stratix switches
  • NATR 
• Servers
  • Administration of production servers (Windows Server)
  • Patching
  • Managing software systems
• Panel design and layout, bill of materials, and wiring schematic capabilities are expected with this position.
  • AutoCAD suites
• The candidate must have experience reading and red-lining PI&D drawings.
• Ideal experience would include:
  • Preliminary hazards analysis (PHA)
  • Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)
  • Critical analysis (CA)
  • Life cycle asset management (LCAM)
  • Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Robot risk assessments (ISO)

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range: $82,500 - $123,500  
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance

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