Controls Engineer

About the role

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic, and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical, and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide. This position is located at our Saint Clair Plant in Saint Clair, Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues to support and improve efficiency of the manufacturing facilities.
• Work with plant operational teams to facilitate continuous improvement efforts related to electrical and instrumentation performance.
• Participate in project teams and all activities related to engineering technical support.
• PLC programming, HMI programming, Vision System programming, and VFD configuration (Rockwell, Siemens, Cognex, Keyence, SEW, Lenze).
• Design and implementation of electrical systems.
• Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs and applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
• Confirm systems and components’ capabilities by designing testing methods.
• Develop electrical products by studying customer requirements and researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Review electrical engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Conduct tests and inspections of electrical systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians.
• Provide engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Keep equipment operational by following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures and requesting repair service.
• Maintain product database by writing computer programs and entering data.
• Perform any additional reasonable requests deemed necessary by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical experience with a minimum of five (5) years preferred.

Skills

• PC Hardware setup, troubleshooting, maintaining.
• Basic LAN knowledge and functionality (TCP/IP).
• Basic LAN hardware knowledge (switches, cabling, routers).
• Software installation/upgrading.
• Network printing.
• Basic AD knowledge (disable users, change passwords).
• Windows 7.
• Installing/troubleshooting label printers and handheld scanners.
• Backup exec (or similar software).
• Ability to read and update electrical schematic drawings.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems involving Urethane reaction injection molding, Rotational dry cast cells, Vacuum forming, Paint cells, Laser scoring, water jets, sonic and vibration welding, and others.
• Experience with Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens, and Omron PLC/HMI systems.
• Industrial protocols such as Ethernet, Profibus, RS-232, Devicenet, DH+.
• Strong deductive reasoning/problem-solving skills.
• Visual Basic or other software design is a plus.
• AutoCAD design software.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, plus voluntary benefits.
• Fertility benefits available for those enrolled in the medical plan for financial support of treatment options.
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees to continue education.
• 401(k) matching: Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%.