PLC Controls Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Our client is a prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. They manufacture vehicles in 27 countries and market them globally.

Job Description

• Set up and verify systems used for battery manufacturing data analytics and support new model launches.
• Develop, specify, coordinate, and execute all internal control requirements for data collection for the Battery department.
• Document the planning and implementation of these systems and train local NAMC Team Members on these systems.
• Support the Battery department's objective to execute Capital Projects from planning through Start of Production (SOP).
• Identify and remove roadblocks that hinder progress, develop and execute detailed schedules, and proactively report status to management.
• Work as a team in a cross-functional environment to drive progress and achieve project goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• PLC experience including the ability to read, interpret, and modify.
• SQL / Oracle or other database experience.
• Experience with Cisco networks and maintaining a machine network.
• Experience developing code and troubleshooting communication protocols (FL Net, Ethernet-IP, RFID, RS232/485, CC-Link, Modbus, and other PLC protocols).
• Experience using Ignition or other visualization tools for andon or HMI.
• Ability to support weekends, off-shifts, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work the two shutdown times of the year in July and December.
• Ability for business travel, both domestic and international, up to 25%.
• Toyopuc PLC Programming experience.
• Mitsubishi PLC Programming experience.
• SCADA Systems experience.
• Experience with Kepware software or similar SCADA Data systems.
• Knowledgeable with data analytics software (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau).
• Certification in Functional Safety machinery course.
• Experience with Client specifications.