Controls Engineer

Performance Seats, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Seats, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer in Clinton Township, MI to develop, maintain and improve control systems essential to the production of automotive seating. You will troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and manage documentation for controls hardware and software.

The role requires 5 years of related experience, familiarity with Allen-Bradley RS Logix, and a willingness to work off shifts and overtime as needed. Automotive experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 5 years of controls engineering experience in manufacturing, automotive preferred.
• Experience diagnosing hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical interfaces with electrical systems.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley RS Logix software and PanelView development.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work off shifts/overtime.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve control systems for automotive seating production.
• Troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and data handling in ControlLogix processors.
• Maintain PLC documentation and archive programs/drawings as received from suppliers.
• Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment, I/O devices, sensors and servo drives.
• Back up robot programs and develop preventive maintenance processes.
• Interpret electrical drawings and schematics to diagnose malfunctions.
• Plan process impacts of engineering changes and support root-cause actions.
• Contribute to equipment purchase specifications and review control drawings.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical circuits

Electrical drawings

RootCause analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RSLogix 5

RSLogix 5000

ControlLogix

PanelView

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer in Clinton Township, MI. In this role, you will develop, maintain and improve control systems integral to the production process of the manufacture and assembly of automotive seating. JIT or automotive experience is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs and machine controls drawings upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs 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 associated with automated processes to meet production and safety goals.
• Support various I/O devices connected to PLC's including HMI's, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc., and support/assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits.
• Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs.
• Applies knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation
• Identify and plan for process impact(s) as a result of engineering and launch changes
• Support 8D or similar root-cause based problem solving activities 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.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, and/or equivalent
• 5 years related Controls Engineering manufacturing experience; automotive plus
• Experience using Allen Bradley's RS Logix 5, RS Logix 5000, ControLogix and Panelview development software is a must
• Ability to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems
• Experience with electrical drawings and schematics
• Willing to work off shifts, if necessary
• Willing to work overtime, if necessary
• Automotive experience preferred
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills