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Job Description

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. is seeking a Forming Electromechanical Specialist at our glass manufacturing plant in Tracy, CA to oversee all electronic systems (including servo mechanisms, proportional valves, and control systems) to ensure optimal performance.

Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for forming electronics and machinery.Direct the repair, maintenance, installation, and rebuilding of forming machines and related equipment, ensuring quality and efficiency standards are met.Plan and manage department work schedules, assigning personnel and equipment to meet production goals.Identify and implement process control improvements using advanced electronic systems and automation.Promote and enforce adherence to safety protocols and the proper use of safety equipment.

QualificationsMust have a Master’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, plus three (3) years of experience in an industrial glass manufacturing environment as an Individual Section (IS) Machine Repair Leader, IS Machine Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or related occupation.The three (3) years of experience must include three (3) years of experience: (1) installing, maintaining, adjusting and repairing electronic control systems; (2) performing forming equipment inspections, including individual section (IS) machine operating data (mechanical and servo) and making adjustments for optimum efficiency of equipment; (3) overseeing preventive maintenance program and other repair work for forming equipment, electronics, and related IS machinery; and (4) performing quality inspections of related mold equipment, and analyzing data to ensure product meets standards and customer specifications.In lieu of a Master’s Degree (or foreign equivalent), we will accept a Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, plus five (5) years of progressive post-bachelor's degree experience in an industrial glass manufacturing environment as an Individual Section (IS) Machine Repair Leader, IS Machine Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or related occupation.The five (5) years of progressive post-bachelor's degree experience must include three (3) years of experience: (1) installing, maintaining, adjusting and repairing electronic control systems; (2) performing forming equipment inspections, including individual section (IS) machine operating data (mechanical and servo) and making adjustments for optimum efficiency of equipment; (3) overseeing preventive maintenance program and other repair work for forming equipment, electronics, and related IS machinery; and (4) performing quality inspections of related mold equipment, and analyzing data to ensure product meets standards and customer specifications. All experience may be acquired concurrently.

 Domestic travel required up to 5%, to be reimbursed by the employer. In addition, standard benefits will be offered.

Work Hours: Full time (40 hours/week, 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri)

Additional Information

Additional information: 

The expected salary for this position is $123,323.00 to $124,000.00 per year.

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