Kautex is a company where ideas are put into motion by those who are accelerating the future. A pioneer in the design and manufacture of plastic fuel systems for light vehicles, including hybrid vehicle applications, Kautex is expanding its portfolio to offer smart, connected products that enable our customers to fulfill latent consumer needs. From smart tanks to battery systems for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous drive vehicle cleaning systems, Kautex is committed to pioneering solutions for the era of new mobility.
Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot, read, and edit PLC logicRead and evaluate electrical schematicsTroubleshoot using meters, laptop, schematics and manualsMotivated to continuous improvement in the process to maintain optimum operation conditions and plant productivityWork independently and take ownership while working in a team environmentDemonstrate customer focus by continually exceeding customer expectationsProgramming and installation of automation systems and interfacing with other factory control systems (PLC’s, HMI’s, robotics, drives and computers)Modifications and improvements to automation equipmentReview work orders and receives verbal instructions on job assignmentsRespond to emergency requests for immediate repairsMaintains specified records and logs of repairs, maintenance-related activitiesPerforms preventative maintenance procedures following established programPromotes teamwork in troubleshooting eventsOther duties as assignedKautex is a company where ideas are put into motion by those who are accelerating the future. A pioneer in the design and manufacture of plastic fuel systems for light vehicles, including hybrid vehicle applications, Kautex is expanding its portfolio to offer smart, connected products that enable our customers to fulfill latent consumer needs. From smart tanks to battery systems for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous drive vehicle cleaning systems, Kautex is committed to pioneering solutions for the era of new mobility.
Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot, read, and edit PLC logicRead and evaluate electrical schematicsTroubleshoot using meters, laptop, schematics and manualsMotivated to continuous improvement in the process to maintain optimum operation conditions and plant productivityWork independently and take ownership while working in a team environmentDemonstrate customer focus by continually exceeding customer expectationsProgramming and installation of automation systems and interfacing with other factory control systems (PLC’s, HMI’s, robotics, drives and computers)Modifications and improvements to automation equipmentReview work orders and receives verbal instructions on job assignmentsRespond to emergency requests for immediate repairsMaintains specified records and logs of repairs, maintenance-related activitiesPerforms preventative maintenance procedures following established programPromotes teamwork in troubleshooting eventsOther duties as assignedQualifications
Minimum 3 years experience in plastics industry or equivalentExperience in optimizing blow molding products or equivalentKnowledge about energy sources (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic)Knowledge of relevant quality control schemesKnowledge of different measure techniques (z.B. calipers, gauges)Knowledge of EHS guidelinesKnowledge in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)High school diploma or GED required