Controls and Automation Engineer

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About the role

Responsible for providing controls and welding support in product manufacturing activities driven by new programs, customer performance and quality concerns, plant optimization, cost reductions, safety, and profitability. Develops and justifies proposals to enhance design, machinery, fixtures, methods, and materials. Supports production functions to continually improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide lead engineering support on all electrical related processes and programs.
• Ensure all new and current PLC programs are stored on the network and back-up files are maintained.
• Provide electrical technical support to assist maintenance with equipment issues.
• Work with vendors to develop and implement new mistake-proofing methods incorporating the latest technologies in industry.
• Act as primary liaison between Lear Roscommon and Lear-Corporate, suppliers, or customers for the approval and implementation of new program launches, engineering changes, new machines and fixtures, and resolution of any engineering issues.
• Lead and support equipment modifications necessary for process and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot machines, robotic MIG welders, robotic laser welders, and process problems; develop immediate and long-term solutions and coordinate resolution activities.
• Review all current and new welding standards to provide on-site support and compliance.
• Provide technical support to all weld technicians to maintain equipment uptime, efficiency, and productivity.
• Provide technical support for all assembly line equipment to maintain uptime, efficiency, and productivity.
• Liaison between LPS group and plant for all program updates and upgrades.
• Work on the plant floor with operators, machines, and fixtures to improve manufacturing processes in areas of safety, quality, productivity, throughput, quick change, and ergonomics.
• Train operators and support personnel on new panel-view operations.
• Train support personnel in new programming techniques and PLC applications.
• Specify concepts, quote machines, equipment, and fixture modifications, and work with suppliers from concept through final approval.
• Perform layered audits in a timely manner.
• Handle special projects as assigned.
• Make recommendations, plans, and suggestions that promote continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Follow systems for TS16949 and ISO14001.

Qualifications

• Four (4) year engineering degree or equivalent technical degree.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in PLC programming/Controls Logix and MIG/Laser welding preferred.
• Additional experience with Motoman/ABB or Fanuc Robots preferred.
• Entry level should be grounded in tooling and equipment, blueprint reading, CAD, and work analyses.
• Exposure to capital expenditure justifications, plant layout, industrial automation, and direct labor utilization is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, proficient in MS Office or equivalent, and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Location: Roscommon, MI - Roscommon Plant