About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
We are seeking a Controls Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance automation control systems critical to the automotive seating assembly process. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient, reliable, and high-quality production through continuous improvement of automated manufacturing systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• The Controls Engineer will support the maintenance department by assisting in equipment troubleshooting issues, including PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors • Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs & machine controls drawings in an electronic format for the entire facility • Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve automated equipment including devices, I/O, instruments, and all other components associate with automated processes to meet production and safety goals • Support various I/O devices connected to PLC’s including HMI’s, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc. • Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance • Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on a set schedule and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs • Ability to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems • Applies knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation • Implement and maintain data collection system from Plant floor processing equipment • Identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process
Educational Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, and/or equivalent work experience.
Experience Required & Preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Controls Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting (automotive is preferred). • Experience using Allen Bradley’s RS Logix 5000, ControLogix, Panelview and FT Optix development software is a must. • Robotics experience with Fanuc. • Hands-on experience with JIT, Kaizen Events and/or other lean manufacturing strategies. • Robot cell design and programming. • Industrial networking. • System specification, ordering, run-off, installation and qualification. • Capital equipment budget planning and tracking. • Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software/applications. • Ability to draw two dimensional layouts in CAD software. • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Analytical problem solving.
This Position is for 2nd Shift (6:30PM to 3:00AM)
Pay Range: $92k-$130k.
Benefits:
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
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