Sr. Staff Engineer, Industrial Control

Sr. Staff Engineer, Industrial ControlWork Mode: OnsiteLocation: Kohler, WIOpportunityThe position is responsible to provide technical expertise in support of automation and manufacturing equipment at Kohler's Wisconsin Faucets Operation (WFO).This is to include system design and maintenance, installation oversight, problem solving, consulting and training on electrical/electronic control systems in the manufacturing environment.Specific Responsibilities
Provide technical support as required to ensure plant equipment is operating and optimized. This includes troubleshooting of down equipment as required (includes emergency and off-hour support).
Understanding equipment electrical controls obsolescence and creating plans to mitigate.
Participate in driving Smart Factory/Industry 4.0 implementation. Develop, monitor, and improve data collection and metrics for quality and throughput for equipment.
Implement error proofing solutions that are integrated into manufacturing processes. Examples would be the integration of vision systems, sensors, DC tools, in-process/post process gauge systems, data collection, etc.
Project management and commissioning of capital equipment projects as assigned. Scope could include complete project or limited to the electrical controls and/or other sub-portions of the project.
Assist in vendor selection, equipment specification, quotation, and reviews for new equipment to ensure equipment meets Kohler's automation specifications and standards.
Provide input into feasibility of projects to maintain business' capital plan. Prepare White Papers, ACTs, and capital expenditures to achieve the plan.
Support design-for-manufacturability improvements to design engineering, both for existing and for new products.
Develop individual goals/objectives to support organizational goals using the Maximizing Performance Appraisal Process, and personally demonstrate and drive the Kohler Core Competencies.
Travel is estimated at