Why We Want You

We believe that sharing common values and bringing together ideas from all people of a community triggers more engagement, creativity and performance. By inspiring each other and fostering an inclusive, friendly environment that helps us thrive as individuals we create a unique and cooperative work sphere.

We value diversity and inclusion and care for everybody that supports us with his and her skills.

Find your future with us and join our team!

What You Do

What You Do

Will drive continuous improvement initiatives centered around Paint Shop equipment efficiency, reliability, material issues/improvements, process integrity and vehicle quality with a specific emphasis on controls and power distribution across the paint shop.

As a part of the above, an on an ongoing basis will also:

Establishstrong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching, and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion

Work closely with advisors from Mazda and Toyota

Support/initiate the development,manage and direct completion of projects to improve all KPI’s.

Work with production and maintenance departments to solve chronic problems and implement countermeasure activity.

Develop and execute annual plans aligned with company and departmentobjectives.

Understand the technical aspects of paint operations,establish critical process controlparameters and ensureprocess parameter management.

Coordinate and manage supplier/contractor activity to include job scope, expectations,safety and schedules.

Foster two-way communication at all levels to ensurereal issues are known.

Provide technical support asrequired to ensure plant equipment isoperating andoptimized

Implement error proofing solutions that are integrated into the assembly line or manufacturing process control system

Project management and commissioning of capital equipment projects as assigned

Integrate common equipment controls best practices between plants

Review equipment control systems to ensure that the system meets all applicable safety standards

Review technical feasibility of projects and provide input tomaintain the Division's capital plan

Aid in vendor selection, equipment specification, quotation, and reviews for new equipment

Keep abreast ofnew trends and technologyPerforms other related duties as assigned by the department

Be available to work outside of normal work schedule, including but not limited to weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and travel as needed (domestically and internationally)

What You Bring

High School Diploma or GED

Demonstratedproficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products

Proficiency in cross functional, cross company, and cross-sectional paint processes.

Knowledge of HMI programming

Proficiency in PLC programming (Experience with Allen Bradley, Omron PLC’s)

Ability to design, build, and program control panels for specific process control functions

Demonstrated knowledge of advanced control systems

Experience with managing power loads across a facility

Ability to troubleshoot high level controls issues across multiple platforms

Knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal

Knowledge of remote servers – Visual Studios, Factory Talk, & Kepware

What Sets You Apart

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field

10+ years’ experience in electrical controls engineering

Plant level experience with project management

Experience managing cost performance, planning, target-setting, technical knowledge of paint equipment and paint materials.

Experience with managing power loads across a facility

Budget planning experience (to include both operating and capital budgets).

Familiarity with robots (Kawasaki or Fanuc preferred) and robot integration into a control architecture.

Network analysis experience preferred

Knowledge of automotive paintshop and associated processes.

Demonstrated knowledge of paint environmental requirements.

What We Offer

At Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc., we offer the opportunity to end each day with a smile and a sense of pride in the work that you do. Our innovative, inclusive environment allows every single one of our team members the chance to learn from others and do something that matters – from building vehicles that lead in quality & value to making a true difference in Mazda Toyota Manufacturing and our hometown North Alabama community.

A few highlights include:

Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans
401K Savings Plan featuring a company match.
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
Vehicle Discount Program
Child Care Assistance Program
Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA remote jobs

Specialist, Paint Controls Engineering

Specialist, Paint Controls Engineering