2nd Shift Controls Engineer: Drive Automation & Efficiency

LEAR CORPORATION; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer for second shift. You will develop and implement software and hardware changes to boost line efficiency, troubleshoot PLCs, and coordinate with vendors to support production.

Candidate should have a BAS degree with ~3 years in controls, automation, and HMI/PLC programming; familiarity with Rockwell systems and robotics is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with ~3 years related experience.
• Experience with PLCs (Rockwell) and ladder logic.
• Experience in HMI development and automation equipment.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements software and hardware changes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshooting and programming of PLCs to resolve problems and improve performance.
• Instruct and coordinate activities of department personnel to maintain productivity.
• Coordinate work with outside contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Work with other departments to ensure optimal production line performance.
• Maintain records of parts, parameters, changes, and preventive maintenance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Electrical fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell Software

PanelView

Fanuc robots

ABB robots

Vision Systems

Job description

Lear Corporation in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer for second shift. You will develop and implement software and hardware changes to boost line efficiency, troubleshoot PLCs, and coordinate with vendors to support production.

Candidate should have a BAS degree with ~3 years in controls, automation, and HMI/PLC programming; familiarity with Rockwell systems and robotics is a plus.