Senior Controls Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing)

This position is responsible for all activities related to the implementation of new capital, tooling fixtures, continuous improvement, and maintenance of weld assembly equipment. The individual needed for this role must have prior leadership experience in an Engineering function. Tooling and capital will be implemented in, but not limited to the following areas: MIG, spot and resistance welding, assembly etc. Position may also be required to assist automation and secondary process departments with specific tooling programming needs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Support the Company’s mission, vision and values in performance of daily activities

Able to effectively lead a team comprised of Automation, Process, Weld, and Controls Engineers and Technicians

Maintain PLC based control systems for manufacturing, automation, and instrumentation

Program PLC ladder logic from start to finish

Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines

Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities

Generate wiring schematics and control drawings with AutoCAD, maintain all plant electrical prints

Work closely with engineering team to define system control needs

Select industrial control components and assist with MRO crib

Guide design, develop and test electrical control methods, materials, processes and results

Train, coach, and mentor the electrical controls process for controls engineers, manufacturing and skilled trades colleagues

Expectations

Employees are expected to follow all standards listed below:

Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job

Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area

Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management

Effectively communicate with co-workers and management to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives

Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949

Adhere to all internal, ANSI and OSHA required safety procedures in performing daily work activities

Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect

Actively support the E&E values (Safety, Fairness, Respect, Hard Work, and Long-Term Profitability).

Must adhere to all company policies and procedures

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in a relevant field of study, required

Experience:

Five (5) or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment

Three (3) or more years of experience in automation engineering, assembly or related field

Two (2) or more years of direct leadership experience of professional staff

Stamping and Assembly manufacturing experience in the auto industry strongly preferred

Five (5) or more years of experience working with all A-B Rockwell PLC/HMI family of products

Five (5) or more years of experience working with FANUC ArcTool

Five (5) or more years of experience working with FANUC SpotTool

Five (5) or more years of experience working with Kuka KRC 4 controllers would preferable

Three (3) or more years of experience working with WTC (RAFT) an DEPs

Additional Skills Required:

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following skills are required:

Computer skills:

Applicant must have basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience in AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent design programs a plus

Communication skills:

Strong verbal, written and presentation skills (in English) are required

Able to interact in a professional manner at all times with fellow employees or customers

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.

Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Mathematical skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements and proportions to practical situations

Other Skills:

Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties

Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists