Senior Automotive Controls Engineer PLC & Robotics

Yanfeng; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng in Louisville, KY seeks an experienced electrical engineer/electrician for our automotive electronics team. You will diagnose malfunctions, install and commission control equipment, and develop electrical specifications for system modifications.

You will program Allen Bradley PLCs, work with hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and train maintenance staff. Occasional travel to customer sites and plants is required; join a global leader in mobility solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years as an electronic engineer or electrician or similar.
• At least 5–9 years in the automotive industry.
• Willingness to travel and work at customer sites, including plants, possibly in confined spaces.
• Special knowledge of electronic design systems.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems related to controls.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve causes of electrical and mechanical malfunctions on all equipment.
• Assist the maintenance department in installing new electronic/electrical control equipment and making it operational.
• Develop engineering specifications for electrical control systems and equipment modifications.
• Provide technical support to the maintenance department; plan and record periodic electrical analysis on production equipment.
• Recommend and initiate modifications or replacement of equipment meeting operating standards.
• Provide training for the maintenance department on machine controls and motor controllers.
• Research and implement cost effective upgrades to equipment and facilities.
• Keep updated electrical drawings and schematics and maintain backups for machine programs.
• Recommend electrical spare parts inventory to maximise machine utilization.
• Develop programming for PLCs, robots and Panel Views to maximize quality and production.
• Comply with Quality, EHS, Product Safety and Compliance requirements.
• Adhere to IT / Information Security and confidentiality requirements.
• Work overtime as needed; multi-task and interact professionally with stakeholders.
• Maintain attendance and be on location on time.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Electronic design systems

Hydraulic and pneumatic controls

Allen Bradley drives and controls

Job description

Yanfeng in Louisville, KY seeks an experienced electrical engineer/electrician for our automotive electronics team. You will diagnose malfunctions, install and commission control equipment, and develop electrical specifications for system modifications.

You will program Allen Bradley PLCs, work with hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and train maintenance staff. Occasional travel to customer sites and plants is required; join a global leader in mobility solutions.