Sr. Controls Engineer - AMR Team

Martinrea; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinrea is seeking a Sr. Controls Engineer to design, configure, and deploy Ignition-based SCADA systems in automotive manufacturing. You will define corporate standards, coordinate with plant teams, and manage 3rd party integrators to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years in manufacturing/automation, experience with Python, REACT, FastAPI, MQTT, and strong PLC knowledge (Allen Bradley and Siemens). Occasional travel to plants is expected.

Qualifications

• STEM degree with minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing/automation.
• Experience with Python, REACT, FastAPI, MQTT will be an asset.
• Allen Bradley, and Siemens PLC experience.
• Robot programming experience (Preferable Fanuc).
• Database development and management experience.
• Process engineering knowledge or experience.
• Project management experience.
• IT networking infrastructure knowledge.
• IoT devices experience.
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• CAD software knowledge (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Catia, UG).
• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Able to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop Corporate Standards and design criteria for projects.
• Provide expertise on large-scale SCADA integration using Ignition.
• Contract and manage 3rd party integrators for SCADA deployments.
• Troubleshoot scripts, SQL queries, OPC and network issues.
• Coordinate tasks with multiple engineering teams and IT systems.
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and urgency.
• Review PLC code to improve data transmission to SCADA.
• Design and integrate Andon Vision and Perspective Screens.

Skills

English communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Project management

IT networking knowledge

IoT devices

PLC programming

Robot programming

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Python

REACT

FastAPI

MQTT

SQL

OPC

CAD software

Job description

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;
• Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Our strength is our people

We invite you to explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

Reports to: VP of Supply Chain

Job Summary

The Sr. Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, configuring, and deploying SCADA systems using Ignition in automotive manufacturing environments. You will assist in defining and deploying the corporate standard SCADA solution to new manufacturing lines. You will support various teams of engineers and technical personnel in developing, training, and troubleshooting tasks. Requirements include integrator, end user (Plant) and contractor coordination. The Senior Controls Engineer will ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Required Education and Experience

STEM degree with minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing/automation, tooling, & program management.

• Experience with Python, REACT, FastAPI, MQTT will be an asset.
• Previous experience with application developing in a team environment
• Allen Bradley, and Siemens PLC experience
• Robot programming experience (Preferable Fanuc)
• Database development and management experience
• Process engineering knowledge or experience.
• Project management experience.
• Understanding and experience with IT networking infrastructure
• Previous working experience with IoT devices
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Catia, UG)
• Must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and cooperatively, take direction, work well in a team environment, and interact with all levels of management, engineering, systems, operations, and field personnel.
• Ability to multitask and demonstrate flexibility in managing multiple projects.
• Strong communicator in the English language, both written and oral
• Demonstratedleadership skills

Essential Functions

• Develop Corporate Standards, scope of work, design criteria and project standards.
• Provide expertise on best practices for integrating large scale SCADA systems using Inductive Automation's Ignition.
• Contracting and managing 3rd party integrators for deployment of SCADA networks.
• Troubleshooting scripts, SQL queries, OPC connection issues, network issues, etc.
• Coordinating tasks with Corporate Assembly and Controls Engineers and work with a wide array of technologies from equipment PLCs /robots to high level IT applications.
• Prioritizing tasks on time requirement and urgency
• Investigating Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC code to understand and improve the data being sent to SCADA
• Design, Develop, and Integrate Andon Vision Screens and Perspective Screens

Work Environment

• Both office setting and production environment
• Will require travel to plants for implementation/troubleshooting

Disclaimer

This job d escription does not constitute a contr t of employment. The Company may exercise its emplo yment at will right at any time.