Controls Engineer

Auria; Old Fort (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Fertility Benefits

Parental Leave & Adoption Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Company match 50% up to 8%

Job summary

Auria is seeking a Controls Engineer to join the Old Fort, NC plant. You will lead updates and design of machine controls, including robotics and PLC systems, to support safe and efficient production.

This role requires 5–7 years in automotive or manufacturing controls, experience with OEMs, and a strong background in electrical and networking skills. Travel to NA plants may be needed; join a team focused on innovation and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering.
• 5-7 years as a Controls Engineer in automotive or manufacturing.
• Experience with automotive OEMs, preferably Volvo, Mercedes, BMW.

Responsibilities

• Update, modify and improve existing controls systems including robotics, ladder logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, and HMI interfaces.
• Design and develop new machine controls involving robotics, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision systems.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on modifications to keep production running.
• Knowledge of machine and plant networking solutions.
• Collaborate with OEMs to ensure new equipment meets safety and controls standards.
• Integrate barcode scanners/cameras into PLC control systems.
• Integrate assembly verification/poke-yoke systems.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Continually learn new devices and controls as technology evolves.
• Maintain systems at maximum acceptable levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Robotics integration

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Deductive reasoning

Electrical & control systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Omron PLC/HMI

Job description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,700 people worldwide.

We are currently searching foraControlsEngineerto join our team at ourOld Fort Plantlocated inOld Fort, NC.

What you will do:

• Update, modify and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, Allen Bradley ladder logic, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, multiple operator interfaces, hydraulics and pneumatics distribution control
• Design and develop new machine controls involving robotics, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision applications
• Coordinate in a professional manner with engineering and maintenance on existing machine controls modifications and issues keeping existing equipment function and production running
• Knowledge of machine and plant networking solutions
• Able to work with OEMs to guarantee new equipment is designed and built to the facility’s safety and controls standards
• Knowledge of the integration of barcode scanners/cameras into PLC control systems
• Integrate assembly verification/poke yoke systems into existing equipment
• Identify cost reduction opportunities
• Candidate is expected to teach themselves functionality of new devices and controls systems as technology advances and equipment is updated
• Assures that all systems are maintained at maximum acceptable levels
• Other duties as assigned

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
• Salary Continuation &Long-TermDisability (LTD)

What you will bring:

• Bachelors in mechanical engineering
• 5-7 years as aControls Engineerin Automotive or Manufacturing company
• Exposureworking with Automotive OEMbase, preferably Volvo, Mercedes, BMW.
• Experience in Customer Portals

Travel Requirements:

• Travel to other North America plants may be required for training, support, and meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• PC Hardware setup, troubleshooting, maintaining
• Basic LAN knowledge and functionality (TCP/IP)
• Basic LAN hardware knowledge (switches, cabling, routers)
• Network printing
• Basic AD knowledge (disable users, change passwords)
• Windows 7
• Installing / troubleshooting label printers andhandheldscanners
• Backup exec (or similar software)
• Ability to read and update electrical schematic drawings
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems involving Urethane reaction injection molding, Rotational dry cast cells, Vacuum forming, Paint cells, Laser scoring, water jets, sonic and vibration welding and others
• Experience Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens and Omron PLC/HMI systems
• Industrial protocols such as Ethernet, Profibus, RS-232,Devicenet, DH+
• Strong deductive reasoning/problem solving skills
• Visual Basic or other software design is a plus

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