Technical Engineer - (1st Shift)

Toyoda Gosei is one of the largest employer in central Kentucky. Our plastic and rubber technologies contribute to safer, more comfortable, and environmentally friendly vehicles. The Technical Engineering group incorporates a variety of engineering disciplines to develop and improve production processes in a fast paced and always evolving automotive manufacturing environment. The Automation and Integration team works to incorporate the latest technology with purchased and in house fabricated components and machinery into safe and reliable production machinery that guarantee product quality and delivery.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities but will require project leadership and collaboration.

 

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Extensive equipment designing, building, and integration experience

Expert programming and troubleshooting ability with PLC, HMI, Robotics, electronic control circuits.

Ability to write complex PLC programs from scratch and design/build the control circuits for them.

Thorough understanding of networking protocols including Ethernet, cc-link, serial comm. and addressing.

Writing programs and teaching single axis linear servos (IAI) and 6 axis robots (Fanuc).

Fanuc and/or Universal Robot certified for cobot installing is strongly preferred.

 

3D Solid modeling and design experience required, 3D printing experience a plus

Experience in writing macros and IP addressing

Ability to communicate and direct requirements effectively with customers and suppliers

Demonstrated Project Management and leadership skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and creating technical presentations/documents.

Ability to read drawings, identify critical characteristics, lead design reviews, and develop PFMEA’s

Capability to lead and conduct root cause analysis for current problems and potential occurrences

Knowledge of Toyota Production System and lean manufacturing concepts

Strong work ethic, take ownership/responsibility for projects, and maintain high level of productivity

High aptitude to learn engineering principles and new technology

Knowledge of TS and ISO requirements preferred.

Excellent attendance and punctuality

Experience working in a cross-cultural work environment

 

 

BS in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.

 

Ability to read and interpret technical documents including but not limited to safety standards, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Clear, concise written and verbal skills and problem solving skills required. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of team members. 

 

Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, and MS Project experience

Skilled in using AutoCAD, Solid Works, or other 3D solid modeling software

Experience with Mitsubishi, Keyence, Fanuc, and Kawasaki products preferred.

 

Principles of calculus and trigonometry are a plus. Strong geometry, special reasoning skills, and other advanced topics in math for analysis, design, and troubleshooting are necessary. Ability to perform high level mathematical calculations and to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, and sampling theory.

 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several variables.

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, equipment or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand and occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. 

 

This is a full-time position and hours of work and days are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime throughout the week and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

 

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.

 

TG Kentucky, LLC (TGKY) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

 

 

Salary Range: $63,000 - $67,000 Per Year