Controls Engineer

adient; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater Interiors II in Warren, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the maintenance department by troubleshooting PLCs, maintaining documentation, and improving automated equipment.

The role requires 5-7 years in controls engineering, preferably in automotive manufacturing, with strong Allen Bradley PLC experience. Secure the plant's reliability by supporting PM programs and data collection, while collaborating with a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment issues including PLC ladder logic and data handling in Control Logix.
• Maintain PLC documentation and archive programs/drawings.
• Maintain, repair and improve automated equipment to meet production and safety goals.
• Support I/O devices and assist maintenance in pneumatic circuits troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs and backups.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

Troubleshooting PLCs

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Engineering/Electrical degree

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

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 PLCs 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)

PRIMARY LOCATION

Bridgewater Interiors II