Controls & Automation Engineer Sr. Specialist

Lear Corporation EEDS & Interiors; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear For You is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead, support, implement, and manage automation projects across North America, driving innovation and standards. The role involves developing electrical control systems, installing and supporting robot cells, and projecting leadership across integrators.

The candidate should have extensive knowledge of PLC programming, Studio 5000, and industrial communication protocols, with up to 50% travel across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, software engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Willingness to travel in North America - 50% travel.
• Design and develop all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and programming.
• Debug, implement, and program with PLC ladder logic.
• Develop advanced automation solutions.
• Document and develop standards to generate requirements for automated cells.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

Project leadership

Mentor plant personnel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Software Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000 Suite

FactoryTalk View Studio

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.

We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

We're Lear For You.

Job Description

As a member of the Automation team, the Automation Engineer will be responsible for Leading, Supporting, Implementing, and Managing Automation projections while driving innovation in advancements.

The candidate will use their vast knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness to lead and implement automation cells and drive standards across North America. The candidate must be able to develop the concept, aid in the mechanical- Electrical design, install, train the receiving plant, and provide ongoing support for the robot cell. The candidate must also possess the skill to project lead other Integrators as a subject matter expert.

Advantages of working at Lear in the Automation group:

• Career growth and exposure to multiple fields of work for lateral transitioning.
• Develop and innovate on novel systems and processes.
• Be part of a team of experts to drive solutions that improve production efficiencies, safety, and quality.
• Fortune 500 company - Stability and retirement planning

Responsibilities

• Willingness to travel in North America - 50% travel
• Responsible for projects: technical specification, startup, installation, run-offs, and support leveraging controls expertise and knowledge
• Design and develop all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and programming
• Debug, implement, and program with PLC ladder logic
• Develop advanced automation solutions
• Document and develop standards to generate requirements for automated cells

Education Requirements

• Preferred bachelor's degree in electrical, software engineering, or other respective engineering degree
• Highschool diploma or GED
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role

Experience Requirements

• Expert in the utilization of Studio 5000 Suite (Studio 5000 Logix Designer, FactoryTalk View Studio, etc.)
• Ability to read electrical drawings
• Knowledge of and understanding standard industrial communication protocols (IO-Link, fieldbus/serial protocols, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, etc.)
• Understand and communicate applicable safety standards (OSHA, ANSI, RIA...)
• Supporting member of risk assessments on all automated equipment
• Working together with project managers or plants to successfully hand-off automation solutions
• Communication with external manufacturing system - MES/SCADA and other controls systems
• Experience with MS-Office

Team Development:

• Mentor and train plant personnel (technicians and engineering team) to support production needs
• Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional groups
• Plant walks to define new technologies, low-hanging fruit automation solutions, cycle time improvements, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.