Controls Engineer

Adient plc; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc is seeking a Controls Engineer for our Warren, MI plant. The role involves troubleshooting PLC ladder logic, maintaining automation equipment, and improving plant reliability.

Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering or equivalent experience, along with 5-7 years in Controls Engineering, preferably in automotive. The shift is Tuesday-Friday from 6:30 PM to 4:30 AM.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years related Controls Engineering manufacturing experience.
• Automotive experience preferred.
• Ability to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance department by troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Maintain and improve automated equipment and devices.
• Implement and maintain data collection systems from Plant floor equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLC ladder logic

Maintenance of automated equipment

Electronic principles

Data collection systems

Education

Degree in Engineering/Electrical field

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

## Controls EngineerApplylocations: Warren, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-28396**JOB DESCRIPTION**At BWI we are looking for a Controls Engineer for our Warren, MI plant.**Controls Engineer Job Duties:*** The Controls Engineer will 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 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 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.* 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**This is for our B-Crew: (Tuesday-Friday 6:30pm-4:30am)**