Controls Engineer

Adler Pelzer Group (APG) - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry recently acquired the STS Group. The STS Group is a stock listed, globally leading supplier of components and systems for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries headquartered in France. Together, APG and STS are pioneering operations of Class A surface components for the heavy trucks in the USA. We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineering to support the manufacturing operation in the opening of the first brand new STS facility in Salem, Virginia.

• →Internal subject matter expert in control systems (Siemen's PLC, Allen Bradley PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems), system integration, sensors and electro mechanical devices. Proficient in application software programming.
• →Applies knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and programming to existing production equipment and processes.
• →Collaborates with planning, corporate engineering and the design staff concerning efficient production methods.
• →Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• →Examines specific work areas and make recommendations for improvements in throughput, inventory and operating expense.
• →Directs and guides manufacturing methods by the use of throughput, inventory, and operating expense as the method of operation.
• →Continuous Improvement on existing equipment to improve throughput and quality.

• 5+ years of similar professional maintenance experience in a programming/process improvement role
• Proficiency with CMMS software
• Organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• formal maintenance training including programming
• the ability to interpret and use the following (to develop job plans):
  • piping and instrumentation diagrams
  • equipment drawings
  • predictive maintenance reporting
  • hydraulic and electrical schematics

We are an equal opportunity employer. APG and STS participate in the E-Verify Program.