Controls & Automation Engineer - Rotational Program

Lear Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking a motivated Controls Engineer through its Controls Rotational Program in Michigan. You will gain hands-on programming experience with PLCs, Keyence cameras, Cognex Vision, and support to Quality, Engineering and Operations teams.

Over four rotations you’ll lead small projects from concept to runoff, propose new technologies, and develop planning, communication and problem-solving skills to advance automation across the plant.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Controls, Electrical or Software Engineering.
• Self-starter, team player, positive attitude.
• Creative thinker with results orientation and detail orientation.
• Knowledge of I/O link, AB components, drive control, Keyence cameras.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Safety standards knowledge: general industry, machine guarding, robot safety.
• Willingness to work long hours during installations.

Responsibilities

• Support plant controls and understand various interfaces.
• Gain programming experience with PLC A/B, Keyence sensors, Cognex Vision.
• Develop and implement three Vision Solution projects from start to finish.
• Present three new and evolved technologies for the team.
• Attend Electrical Team meetings and contribute to projects.
• Improve communication with integrators and plants.
• Write shift reports and communicate across teams and shifts.
• Manage stressful situations and provide needed solutions.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Creative thinker

Results oriented

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety standards knowledge

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Controls, Electrical or Software Engineering

Job description

Lear Corporation is seeking a motivated Controls Engineer through its Controls Rotational Program in Michigan. You will gain hands-on programming experience with PLCs, Keyence cameras, Cognex Vision, and support to Quality, Engineering and Operations teams.

Over four rotations you’ll lead small projects from concept to runoff, propose new technologies, and develop planning, communication and problem-solving skills to advance automation across the plant.