Electrical Controls Technician

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to partner with manufacturing for the enhancement of production systems. Responsibilities include supervising electricians, leading PLC maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to boost performance and profitability.

The successful candidate will have an Associate’s degree in engineering and 3–5 years of experience with electronic controls, including PLC programming. This role requires flexibility for overtime and may include short-duration travel to maintain production uptime.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in electronic controls.
• Experience troubleshooting and training PLC utilization.
• Knowledge of ITAF16949 Quality System and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist electricians with electrical control systems.
• Lead documentation of PLC preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC programming

Problem-solving

Documentation

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate’s degree in applicable engineering field

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Position Summary

Partners with manufacturing to ensure engineered designs, procedures, and processes are established and implemented to continuously improve production equipment electronic controls. Performs electrical and electronic engineering assignments associated with the maintenance, programming, and modification of automated and semi-automated manufacturing production equipment. Assists in the development, application, and maintenance of company engineering processes and standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist electricians with the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and/or electronic control systems.
• Provide leadership and documentation of all PLC preventative maintenance.
• Lead and assist engineers and contractors in the design and development of related equipment schematics to NEC and applicable code requirements.
• Develop standardized work plans and use disciplined problem‑solving techniques to determine root cause analysis for equipment downtime and recommend specific process improvements.
• Provide technical support for plant manufacturing and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead training and implementation of kaizen events and routinely demonstrate lean manufacturing principles.
• Collaborate with plant manufacturing on continuous improvement projects to improve performance and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures such as ISO 14001 Environmental Policy and TS Quality System.

Education and Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in an applicable engineering field.
• 3–5 years of experience in electronic controls with RS logic and use of Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Experience troubleshooting and training PLC utilization.
• Knowledge of ITAF16949 Quality System and ISO 14001 is an asset.
• Direct knowledge of electrical codes and standards and PLC programming.

Work Environment and Conditions

Requires flexible schedule with overtime as needed to maintain production equipment uptime. May include periodic short‑duration travel. Exposure to manufacturing plant environment including moving mechanical parts, non‑hazardous fumes, airborne particles, heat, frequent standing/walking, and moderate noise level. Proper personal protection equipment must be worn on the manufacturing floor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.