Controls Engineer I - 2nd Shift

Lear Corporation; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and implement program changes that reduce downtime and boost production efficiency. You will support a J.I.T.

or complex assembly plant environment, troubleshoot PLCs, and coordinate with contractors and vendors to keep lines running at peak performance. The role requires hands-on experience with Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, and automation equipment, plus the ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with PLCs and ladder logic; Rockwell software proficiency.
• Experience programming HMIs (PanelView) and integrations with automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements software and hardware changes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshooting and programming of PLCs to resolve problems and improve efficiency.
• Instruct and coordinate the activities of department personnel to maintain top efficiency.
• Coordinate work with outside contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure optimal production line performance.
• Implement improvement plans and activities.
• Maintain records of part parameters, changes, and repairs.
• Support launch programs and housekeeping of the area.
• Engage in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities.
• Follow ISO14001 and TS16949 procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial automation

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

PanelView HMI

Siemens PLC

Job description

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

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Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

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Job Description

CONTROLS ENGINEER

AUBURN HILLS, MI

As a member of the Auburn Hills team, the Controls Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing program changes to reduce machine downtime and improve system efficiency. Support department goals as established. As well as responsible for maintaining machinery systems in a J.I.T. or complex assembly plant environment.

The Role:

• Develops and implements software and hardware changes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshooting and programming of PLC's to resolve problems, improve efficiency and quality.
• Instruct and coordinate the activities of all personnel in the department to maintain top efficiency and productivity.
• Contact and coordinate work with outside contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Work with other departments to ensure optimal performance of production line.
• Implement improvement plans and activities.
• Maintain accurate records of part specific parameters and changes.
• Requisition tools, equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining adequate parts and supplies to minimize production downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of machines and other assets with regards to repair, drawings, diagrams and manuals and preventive maintenance program.
• Assist in launch programs as necessary.Responsible for housekeeping of area.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and self directed work team model.
• Follow ISO14001 and TS16949 procedures/processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations.
• Ensure plant security is maintained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BAS); three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with PLC's required (ControlLogix, MicroLogix, and CompactLogix - Rockwell software) - must be able to understand ladder logic and make programming changes. Siemens programming experience a plus.
• Experienced in programming of HMI's (Panelview, etc)
• Experience with automation equipment (Fanuc / ABB Robots and Vision Systems).
• Experience with electric torque control equipment (Atlas Copco / Stanley)

Bonus If You Have:

• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV/AMR) experience
• Mentor and Train plant controls engineers and support production as needed.
• Communicate across cross functional groups
• Support Kaizen, Improvement walks, and Error proofing projects
• Willingness to work any shift and support off-shift production, shutdowns, and launch activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.