Industrial Automation Engineer

Lear; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Industrial Automation Engineer to join their Grand Prairie team. In this dynamic role, you will troubleshoot and optimize factory electrical control systems while identifying automation opportunities to enhance production efficiency. Collaborating with a diverse team, you'll develop innovative tooling and equipment solutions that address ergonomic challenges. This position offers a chance to contribute to groundbreaking technologies within a company that values collaboration and excellence. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in JIT/Manufacturing/Automotive Industry.
• Familiar with ladder logic and Ethernet/IP networking.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot factory electrical control and automated systems.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve production efficiency.
• Develop tooling and equipment to enhance production ergonomics.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical control systems

Automation and process efficiency improvements

PLC programming (Allen Bradley Systems)

Network communication troubleshooting

Computer-assisted engineering (CAD)

Understanding of OSHA electrical safety regulations

Supervising maintenance technicians

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/Industrial Automation Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Computer-aided design (CAD) software

Job description

Lear For You

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

We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.

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

Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

We're Lear For You.

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION ENGINEER
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX – GRAND PRAIRIE PLANT

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Troubleshooting all aspects of factory based electrical control systems, automated systems, and processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency improvements utilizing human work/time measurement standard systems to optimize production throughput, reduce overall costs and improve delivery performance.
• Develop new tooling, equipment, or automation which will increase production or address ergonomics.
• Familiar with and knowledge of installation, programming, and providing technical support of PLC based hardware and software, such as Allen Bradley Systems.
• Ability to identify network communication issues reactively and proactively troubleshoot electrical based problems on conveyor systems, motors, drives, pumps, etc.
• Use of computer-assisted engineering (CAD) and design software and equipment to perform assignments.
• Evaluation of existing components and/or systems to ensure ongoing reliability and support of integrated turn-key equipment and machinery.
• Familiar with, knowledge, and understanding of OSHA electrical safety rule and regulation such as NFPA-70E, LOTO, and Safe Cell Entry.
• Willing and able to supervise, guide, and direct plant maintenance technicians as required.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/Industrial Automation Engineering or Related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of JIT-Just-In-Time/Manufacturing/Automotive Industry Experience.
• Understanding of process efficiency/ work measurement standards/Basic MOST.
• Understanding and general skills in ladder logic, preferably Allen-Bradley Systems; PLC5, SLC and ControlLogix 5000-5580.
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP and basic networking applications and practices.
• Working knowledge and understanding of plant power distribution equipment and controls.
• Working knowledge of robot teach points and programming code understanding.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.