Controls Engineer

Adient plc; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Controls Engineer to join their team in Warren, Michigan. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining automated equipment, enhancing equipment uptime, and contributing to plant reliability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with PLCs, particularly Allen Bradley, and a background in engineering or electrical fields. Join a dynamic team dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in automotive seating, where your expertise will make a significant impact on production efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of controls engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Degree in Engineering or Electrical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and maintain PLC documentation.
• Enhance equipment uptime and contribute to plant reliability.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Control Logix processors

Automated equipment maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Root-cause analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering

Electrical field experience

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

At BWI, we are seeking a Controls Engineer for our Warren, MI plant.

Job Duties:

1. Support the maintenance department by assisting in troubleshooting equipment issues, including troubleshooting PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors.
2. Maintain PLC documentation received from equipment suppliers and archive PLC programs and machine controls drawings in electronic and/or paper formats throughout the facility.
3. Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve automated equipment, including devices, I/O, instruments, and other components related to automated processes to meet production and safety goals.
4. Support various I/O devices connected to PLCs, including HMIs, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc., and assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits.
5. Enhance equipment uptime and contribute to plant reliability maintenance.
6. Schedule and perform backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs regularly, and develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs.
7. Diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems.
8. Apply electronic and instrumentation principles to identify equipment malfunctions and restore equipment to operational status.
9. Implement and maintain data collection systems from plant floor processing equipment and identify error-proofing requirements throughout the production process.
10. Participate as part of a multi-disciplinary plant team to develop continuous improvement strategies.
11. Identify and plan for process impacts resulting from engineering and launch changes.
12. Participate in root-cause analysis and problem-solving tasks, such as 8D, to address abnormalities and resolve root causes.
13. Contribute to the development of specifications for equipment purchases, including reviewing and commenting on equipment control drawings prior to approval.

Required Experience:

1. Degree in Engineering or Electrical field preferred, or equivalent additional experience.
2. 5-7 years of related controls engineering experience in manufacturing; automotive experience preferred.
3. Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs is essential.

PRIMARY LOCATION: Bridgewater Interiors II

About Us

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating, with over 70,000 employees across 29 countries and more than 200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs, covering complete seating systems to individual foam, trim, and metal components. Our integrated skills span research, design, engineering, and manufacturing, delivering products to millions of vehicles annually. For more information, visit www.adient.com.