Controls Engineer

JJE; Farmington (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the electric vehicle industry is seeking a talented Controls Engineer to join their team. This role involves providing essential controls and electrical engineering support in a cutting-edge automated production facility. As a Controls Engineer, you will troubleshoot and develop designs for manufacturing process controls, ensuring high quality and efficiency. Your contributions will play a vital role in shaping the future of electric vehicles, where your initiative is valued and rewarded. Join a forward-thinking organization that is committed to excellence and innovation in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 2 years of industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing process controls.
• Provide engineering support and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure compliance with EHS rules and regulations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Auto CAD

Electrical and mechanical knowledge

Multiple controls logic languages programming

Robot programming

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with KUKA

Certification in Controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Experience in related field

Tools

Siemens Controls

Robotics

SCADA

MES

Job description

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Job Description

Jing-Jin Electric (JJE) is a world leader of motor systems and electric drive assembly for new energy vehicles (NEV), covering pure electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrids, and hybrids. JJE employs more than 2,000 employees. We are in the process of launching our North America Operation, an automated production facility, in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

We are thrilled to be a part of the explosive growth that is predicted for the electric vehicle industry. To support our growth, we are seeking talent that shares our passion for innovation and our dedication to delivering results. If you are looking for a company where your input is always welcome, your initiative is rewarded and where your contributions will shape the company's future - that's JJE!

We are looking for a talented Controls Engineer! The Controls Engineer provides controls / electrical engineering needs for the facility cell and assists maintenance in supporting the plant through troubleshooting / problem-solving methodologies to eliminate downtime and decrease quality defects to the customer. The Controls Engineer will also write / create / modify programs to meet the plant objectives as well as maintain warranty and customer liabilities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluates, troubleshoots, develops designs and implements manufacturing process controls for all assigned programs manufactured in-house including OEM equipment and supply to ensure high quality, productivity, and cost efficiencies.
• Develop algorithms to control devices.
• Provide Controls engineering support plant-wide as well as engineering support to the facility.
• Provide support to the Quality Department on customer issues and during customer concerns.
• Provide guidance to process engineering and maintenance technicians to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide justification for standards changes.
• Keeper of backup program communications and downloads.
• Follow procedures and corrective action assignments as required to eliminate or reduce PPM's.
• Able to provide recommendations on relative technological advancement in controls engineering.
• Ability to troubleshoot data software interface systems.
• Evaluates manufacturing control systems such as Siemens Controls, Robotics, Scanners, Cameras, AGV, SCADA, MES, etc. by applying knowledge of design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observation from operators.
• Assures machine process quality through internal design/implementation and review of vendor controls using established standards.
• Write and test logic to ensure that error-proofing systems are functioning to design intent.
• Conducts research on product and process deficiencies and recommends modifications in products, process methods, or quality standards where warranted.
• Ensure full respect of EHS rules and regulations.
• Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company.

Experience And Skills

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication skills - ability to interface with other functions - and work with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Auto CAD, Electrical and mechanical, Multiple controls logic languages software programming, and robot programming.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with KUKA highly preferred.
• Certification and/or specialized training in Controls is highly desired.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related preferred, or substituted experience and knowledge.

2 Years Of Industry Experience Preferred

JJE North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, JJE will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing