Controls Engineer

adient; Eastaboga (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater Interiors III is seeking a Controls Engineer to join the maintenance team on the 1st and 2nd shifts (5pm-2am). The role focuses on troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs, maintaining control documentation, and improving automated equipment and plant reliability.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve root causes and support equipment purchases with control drawings. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in controls engineering within manufacturing, experience with Fanuc

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Electrical field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years related Controls Engineering experience inside manufacturing; automotive JIT experience preferred.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting with some programming skills (Allen-Bradley).
• Fanuc Robotics & Automation experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
• Proficient with Electrical Control Voltage & Wiring Methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment issues, including PLC ladder logic and data handling in Control Logix processors.
• Maintain PLC documentation and archive PLC programs and drawings.
• Troubleshoot, repair and improve automated equipment and its I/O, sensors, relays, servos, etc.
• Support I/O devices including HMIs, scanners, remote I/O and pneumatics; assist maintenance teams.
• Improve equipment uptime and plant reliability; back up robot programs and maintain preventive maintenance.
• Participate in 8D or root-cause problem solving to resolve abnormalities.
• Contribute to equipment purchase specifications and review control drawings.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Troubleshooting

Fanuc Robotics

AutoCAD

Electrical Wiring

Education

Engineering/Electrical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Controls Engineer Job Duties:

• The Controls Engineer will Support the maintenance department by assisting in the troubleshooting of equipment issues, which includes troubleshooting PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors.
• MaintainPLCdocumentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive ofPLCprograms and machine controls drawings in an electronic and/or paper format and throughout 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 toPLC’​s including HMI’s, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc., and support/assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits.
• Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance.
• Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on 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.
• Apply knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and apply 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.
• Part of multi-disciplinary Plant Team to determine continuous improvement strategies.
• Identify and plan for process impact(s) as a result of engineering and launch changes.
• Participate in 8D or similar root-cause based problem solving tasks to ensure that abnormalities, when observed, are acted upon to resolve root-causes.
• Contribute to specifications for equipment purchases, which include review and commentary on equipment controls drawings prior to build approval.

Required Experience:

• Degree in Engineering/Electrical field preferred, or equivalent additional experience
• 3+ years related Controls Engineering experience inside manufacturing; automotive JIT experience preferred. Flexible for someone early in career with internship/co-ops.
• Allen Bradley PLC's experience is a must. Strong PLC Trouble-Shooting with some Programmable skills
• Strong Fanuc Robotics & Automation preferred
• Working Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus
• Proficient with Electrical Control Voltage & Wiring Methods is a plus

There are 2 openings - 1st Shift & 2nd Shift (5pm-2am) - Must be flexible

PRIMARY LOCATION

Bridgewater Interiors III