Controls Engineer

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.

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