The Control Specialist:

• Provides technical support within the Assembly Department for controls functions of conveying equipment and process equipment.
• Optimizes the controls function to yield better utilization, operation and uptime, and less rework.
• Provides technical support of upper level Assembly systems.
• Leads innovation projects.
• Plans and optimizes the controls systems of the technical equipment and the upper level systems within the Assembly Department.
• Develops and implements equipment controls countermeasures to improve equipment safety, efficiency, cost and reliability.
• Develops HMI and IPS-T screens for automatic conveyor and process equipment controls.
• Series project oriented planning and realization of improvement measures in collaboration with the other internal BMW teams as well as external suppliers.
• Develop local Plant 10 Assembly Department requirements, in reference to the standards and best practices of the BMW controls technology.
• Evaluates concepts with technical and financial focus and drives necessary changes according to the BMW Group standards and local requirements.
• Ensures all equipment controls design and systems are capable of meeting or exceeding the Assembly Department uptime target.
• Verifies proper controls specific documentation delivery from the original equipment manufacturer.
• Recommends and implements improvements to the systems.
• Key user for Upper level Assembly systems.
• Provides technical support to Assembly Department resolving systems and controls related issues with new models or other projects.
• Supports the Assembly Department technical training by conducting training classes and providing technical documentation.
• Leads innovation projects to predict equipment reliability and risk identification, and to improve the relationship between equipment and components.
• Manages TCP/IP based field buses and the IT related automation.
• Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
• Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles.

Performs other duties as assigned by management.

BMW Manufacturing is a leader in innovations and excellence. Come be a part of the extraordinary advanced manufacturing team where new technologies and ideas are constantly being discovered and implemented.
BMW Manufacturing is proud to be located in Upstate, South Carolina at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, providing the perfect mix of exciting city life and the great outdoors, or simply a great environment in which to raise a family.
In addition to offering a stimulating work environment and a great place to live, BMW Associates have access to an exceptional range of benefits. Our comprehensive benefits program includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
- Retirement Income Account
- Life insurance
- BMW Associates Assistance Program
- Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company vehicle program

• BS degree in Electronics/Mechatronics (EE preferred) or 4 years of work experience in a controls oriented role.
• 5+ years in Controls: PLC, Systems, Automation/Robotics, Profinet, Profibus, E-plan, Drives (mainly SEW), Safety PLC; (automotive conveying and process equipment preferred).
• 3+ years working experience with Siemens S7 PLC: trouble shooting and programming in Ladder/FBD/SCL language including S7 graph and Safety.
• 3+ years working experience with Siemens TIA portal programming and troubleshooting, Allen Bradley, ethernet networks, TCP/IP, PC hardware trouble shooting, drives, etc.
• 3+ years Project Management - Business Administration skills: planning, budgeting, time management, scheduling.
• 3+ years MS Office computer skills, (Visual Basics, antivirus experience preferred).
• Basic SAP knowledge, or other inventory/scheduling database.
• Manufacturing experience (preferred).

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Employment with BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC (BMW MC) is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, at the option of BMW MC or the employee.