Controls Engineer

Auria; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental and vision plan

Fertility Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

50% contribution match up to 8%

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier is seeking a Controls Engineer for their Albemarle facility. Responsibilities include updating controls systems and designing new machine controls involving robotics and various applications. Candidates must have a BS/BA in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in engineering or manufacturing. The role offers medical benefits, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Ability to read and update electrical schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Update and improve existing controls systems.
• Design new machine controls involving robotics and other applications.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on modifications.

Skills

PC Hardware setup and troubleshooting

Basic LAN knowledge (TCP/IP)

Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens and Omron PLC/HMI systems

Strong deductive reasoning/problem solving skills

AutoCAD design software

Education

BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering

Preferred degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Visual Basic

Label printers and handheld scanners

Job description

Description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide. We are currently searching for Controls Engineer to join our team at our Albemarle Plant in Albemarle, NC.

What you will do

• Update, modify and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, Siemens ladder logic, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, multiple operator interfaces, hydraulics and pneumatics distribution control
• Design and develop new machine controls involving robotics, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision applications
• Coordinate in a professional manner with engineering and maintenance on existing machine controls modifications and issues keeping existing equipment function and production running
• Knowledge of machine and plant networking solutions
• Able to work with OEMs to guarantee new equipment is designed and built to the facility’s safety and controls standards
• Knowledge of the integration of barcode scanners/cameras into PLC control systems
• Provide electrical support for injection molding press systems. Provide electrical support for injection molding robotics
• Integrate assembly verification/poke yoke systems into existing equipment
• Identify cost reduction opportunities
• Candidate is expected to teach themselves functionality of new devices and controls systems as technology advances and equipment is updated
• Assures that all systems are maintained at maximum acceptable levels
• Other duties as assigned

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
• Salary Continuation & Long Term Disability (LTD)

What you will bring

• BS/BA required in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, preferred
• Requires 5+ years in engineering or manufacturing
• Travel Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
  • PC Hardware setup, troubleshooting, maintaining
  • Basic LAN knowledge and functionality (TCP/IP)
  • Basic LAN hardware knowledge (switches, cabling, routers)
  • Software installation/upgrading
  • Network printing
  • Basic AD knowledge (disable users, change passwords)
  • Windows 7
  • Installing / troubleshooting label printers and hand held scanners
  • Backup exec (or similar software)
  • Ability to read and update electrical schematic drawings
  • Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems involving Urethane reaction injection molding, Rotational dry cast cells, Vacuum forming, Paint cells, Laser scoring, water jets, sonic and vibration welding and others
  • Experience Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens and Omron PLC/HMI systems
  • Industrial protocols such as Ethernet, Profibus, RS-232, Devicenet, DH+
  • Strong deductive reasoning/problem solving skills
  • Visual Basic or other software design is a plus
  • AutoCAD design software