Controls Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to join their dynamic team in Warren, MI. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining automated equipment, focusing on PLC programming and data handling to enhance production reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Controls Engineering, particularly within the automotive sector, and will contribute to continuous improvement strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, ensuring the highest standards of operational efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related Controls Engineering manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support troubleshooting of equipment issues and maintain PLC documentation.
• Improve equipment uptime and implement data collection systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Data handling

Preventive Maintenance

Root-cause analysis

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Education

Degree in Engineering/Electrical field

Equivalent additional experience

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Control Logix processors

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Job Duties:

• Support the maintenance department by assisting in thetroubleshootingof equipment issues, which includestroubleshootingPLCladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors.
• MaintainPLCdocumentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive ofPLCprograms 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 associate with automated processes to meet production and safety goals.
• Support various I/O devices connected toPLC's including HMI's, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc., and support/assist maintenance personnel introubleshootingpneumatic circuits.
• Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance.
• Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs.
• Ability to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems.
• Apply knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and apply skills in restoring equipment to operation.
• Implement and maintain data collection system from Plant floor processing equipment. Identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process.
• Part of multi-disciplinary Plant Team to determine continuous improvement strategies.
• Identify and plan for process impact(s) as a result of engineering and launch changes.
• Participate in 8D or similar root-cause based problem solving tasks 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.

Required Experience:

• Degree in Engineering/Electrical field preferred, or equivalent additional experience
• 5-7 years related Controls Engineering manufacturing experience; automotive experience preferred
• Allen Bradley PLC's experience is a must

PRIMARY LOCATION

Bridgewater Interiors II