Controls Engineer

Yanfeng; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking an experienced electronic/automation engineer to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical malfunctions across production equipment. You will develop control system specifications and support maintenance with electrical analyses, PLC programming, and automation upgrades.

Travel to customer sites is required. Candidates should have 3–5 years in electronics/automotive sectors and strong knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs, HMIs, and MES/Industry 4.0 concepts.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years as electronic engineer or similar.
• 3–5 years in automotive industry.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites.
• Proficient in electronic design systems.
• Able to program and interface Allen Bradley drives and controls.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical malfunctions on all equipment.
• Develop engineering specifications for electrical control systems.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and plan periodic electrical analysis.

Skills

Electronic engineering

Allen Brad PLC programming

Siemens PLCs

HMI interfaces

Industrial automation

Industry 4.0

Manufacturing data analytics

Travel readiness

Electrical control systems

Tools

Allen-Bradley drives

Siemens PLCs

Panel views

Job description

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.

• Diagnose and resolve causes of electrical and mechanical malfunctions on all equipment.
• Assist the maintenance department in installing newelectronic/electrical control equipment and making it operational.
• Develop engineering specifications for electrical control systems and equipment modifications.
• Provide technical support to the maintenance department when required;Plan, direct and record periodic electrical analysis on the production equipment.
• Recommend and initiate modifications or replacement of equipment which fail to meet operating standards.
• Provide training for the maintenance department on the operation and diagnostics of the machine controls andmotor controllers.
• Research and implement cost effective upgrades to the equipment and facilities.
• Research and implement the most cost-effectivereplacement of electrical control parts.
• Keep updated electrical drawings and schematics on all production and plant equipment.Maintain master backups for all machine programs.
• Recommend the electrical spare parts inventory for allnew and existing production equipment to insure maximum machine utilization.
• Develop programming and provide support for Programmable Logic Controllers, Robots and Panel Views to maximize both quality and production.

• Provide technical support to other facilities if needed.
• Maintain current corporate programming standards.
• Improve human machine interfaces.
• Implement quality improvements.

• Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

• 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience as an electronic engineer, electrician or similar.
• 3-5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Special knowledge of electronic design systems.
• Ability to program and interface Allen Bradley drives and controls systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems as it relates to controls of such systems.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming.

• Advanced level Allen Bradley PLC programming.
• Ability to program Siemens PLC’s.
• Some knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as it relates to controls of such systems.
• Advanced level in HMI interfaces and layouts for best operator experience.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate, program, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial vision sensors and machine vision systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing and supporting Industry 4.0 technologies, including connected devices, data acquisition systems, automation, and real-time manufacturing analytics.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including system integration, production data collection, traceability, quality management, and operational reporting.
• Experience leveraging manufacturing data to drive process improvements, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.