About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
At BWI we are looking for a Controls Engineer for our Warren, MI plant.
Controls Engineer Job Duties:
• The Controls Engineer will Support the maintenance department by assisting in the troubleshooting of equipment issues, which includes troubleshooting 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 and machine controls drawings in an electronic and/or paper format and throughout 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., and support/assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits. • Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance. • Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on 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. • Apply knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and apply 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. • Part of multi-disciplinary Plant Team to determine continuous improvement strategies. • Identify and plan for process impact(s) as a result of engineering and launch changes. • Participate in 8D or similar root-cause based problem solving tasks to ensure that abnormalities, when observed, are acted upon to resolve root-causes. • Contribute to specifications for equipment purchases, which include review and commentary on equipment controls drawings prior to build approval.
Required Experience:
• Degree in Engineering/Electrical field preferred, or equivalent additional experience • 5-7 years related Controls Engineering manufacturing experience; automotive experience preferred • Allen Bradley PLC's experience is a must
This is for our B-Crew: (Tuesday-Friday 6:30pm-4:30am)
PRIMARY LOCATION
Bridgewater Interiors II