Develop, maintain, and support automation control systems that are integral to the production process for the assembly of automotive seating and overhead systems. This role is suited for an entry to mid-level controls engineer with hands-on PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.
Responsibilities
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
Continuous Improvement & Quality
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Participate in PFMEA analysis.
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Support Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
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Assist in identifying and implementing error-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions throughout the production process.
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Participate in 8D or similar root-cause-based problem-solving activities.
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Identify abnormalities and support corrective actions to resolve root causes.
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Engineering & Process Support
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Support evaluation of process impacts resulting from engineering changes.
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Assist in equipment specification reviews and controls design discussions.
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Review equipment controls drawings and provide feedback as needed.
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Controls & Automation Responsibilities
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Troubleshoot, program, and diagnose PLC systems.
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Troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in ControlLogix processors.
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Support modifications and improvements to PLC programs.
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Maintain PLC documentation received from equipment suppliers.
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Maintain backups and archives of PLC programs.
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Support and troubleshoot I/O devices connected to PLCs, including:
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HMIs
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Scanners
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Remote I/O
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Sensors
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Relays
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Solenoids
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Apply basic electronic and instrumentation principles to diagnose and restore equipment operation.
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Maintenance & Technical Support
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Support the Maintenance Department with equipment troubleshooting.
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Assist in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits and automation-related equipment issues.
Requirements
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Qualifications
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
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Education and Experience
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4–5 years of experience in controls or automation.
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Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is a plus but not required.
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Experience with:
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Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
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Studio 5000 software
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ControlLogix systems
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Experience troubleshooting, programming, and diagnosing PLC systems.
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Able to work on C Crew: Fri & Sat - 6:00am to 4:30pm; Sun & Mon 6:00pm - 4:30am