Controls Engineer

TREMEC; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TREMEC in Novi, MI seeks a Controls Engineer to support manufacturing with process control, tooling, and assembly equipment.

You will maintain FMEA, PLCs, design control systems, develop procedures, and participate in training and career development within a dynamic manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Two year degree in Electrical Engineering or similar required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar preferred.
• Minimum of 1–5 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing or assembly.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Process FMEA, PLC Programs and Documentation.
• Initiates process improvement efforts and supports quality improvement efforts.
• Designs and troubleshoots control systems for tooling, fixtures, and workmanship aids.
• Develops Engineering procedures and work instructions.
• Develops, specifies and/or purchases machine control systems.
• Must be physically present in the Team work-area during specified working hours.
• Support Quality, HR and Engineering as required to hire, develop, and launch manufacturing team(s).
• Ensure and enforce team members’ compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Promote continuous staff development: Identify the need for training within the department together with HR based on the gaps to the competency matrix.
• Develop individual training / development plans to each direct report.
• Promote establishing career plan for key personnel.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

JIT Production

AutoCAD

Automation

Test systems

Machine controls

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MES

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Supports Manufacturing with Controls Engineering skills related to process control, tooling, assembly equipment, measuring/testing equipment, and purchasing of necessary equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains Process FMEA, PLC Programs and Documentation
• Initiates process improvement efforts and supports quality improvement efforts
• Designs and troubleshoots control systems for tooling, fixtures, and workmanship aids
• Develops Engineering procedures and work instructions
• Develops, specifies and/or purchases machine control systems
• Must be physically present in the Team work-area during specified working hours, unless instructed otherwise by supervisor or TREMEC management.
• Support Quality, HR and Engineering as required to hire, develop, and launch manufacturing team(s).
• Ensure and enforce team members’ compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Promote continuous staff development:
• Identify the need for training within the department together with HR based on the gaps to the competency matrix.
• Develop individual training / development plans to each direct report.
• Promote establishing career plan for key personnel.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Promote the culture of respect and application to organizational values.
• Other duties as assigned by Manufacturing Engineering Manager and other departmental Managers.

REQUIREMENTS PROFILE:

Professional Background / Basic Qualifications / Work Experience:

• Two year degree in Electrical Engineering or similar required. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar preferred.
• Minimum of 1-5 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing or assembly which includes participating with manufacturing engineering teams.

Technical Expertise:

• Lean Manufacturing and JIT production system implementation.
• Working level knowledge in AutoCAD, automation, test systems, machine controls and human/machine interface systems, IT infrastructure, MES, and maintenance management systems.
• Experience in industrial processes including VA/VE, New Model Launch, APQP, PFMEA and Control Plans, WHMIS, OHSA regulations, Pre-Start & Health & Safety reviews,