Controls & Automation Engineer

Senior Controls & Automation EngineerLocation: Montgomery, ALThis is highly skilled and technical work managing and installing automation and controls systems design, specifying equipment, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance to include automation failure troubleshooting, PLC/HMI programming updating/modification, PLC/HMI documentation creation/modification, quality gate modification, updating, troubleshooting, robotics, vision systems, and Torque Control Box/Gun Programming and modifications.The Role:Creates panel designs and layouts, bill of materials, and wiring schematics. Reads and red-lines electrical schematic drawings. Provides support of manufacturing operations to all shifts. Initiates, implements, and tests change controls to include devising the required corrective actions and process improvements, and manufacturing investigations to both the process and equipment. Identifies potential automation issues and reports to the appropriate personnel. Coordinates implementation and testing with relevant departments and personnel. Maintains automation documentation such as functional specifications, recipe parameter tables, and standard operating procedures. Provides PLC/HMI programming support for equipment upgrade projects. Assists in troubleshooting electrical problems on existing equipment. Creates the electrical design for new equipment and infrastructure projects. Assists Six Sigma team efforts with software and hardware support. Manages projects of various scopes and sizes to design, install, and modify plant equipment, processes, and facilities. Provides electrical design of automation and control systems from field devices to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platforms. Ensures all designs conform to all applicable codes and regulations such as OSHA, NEC, and NFPA. Provides control engineering support on all commissioning and validation initiatives. Assists in developing control system standards and engineering procedures. Participates on Factory Acceptance Tests of equipment. Provides supervision of electrical and mechanical trades and contractors during control system and manufacturing equipment installations. Documents potentially problematic areas, software defect alerts, troubleshooting tips.Advantages of working at Lear in the Functional Group:Team Development Personal Growth OpportunitiesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of regulatory codes and standards such as OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), and NEC (National Electric Code), and NFPA (National Fire Protection Act). Knowledge of Distribution Control System (DCS) Programming. Knowledge of Electrical Engineering to understand system interactions, sizing of equipment, and fuses. Knowledge of HMI/SCADA Configuration as needed to complete required tasks and assignments. Knowledge of PLC Programming Knowledge of Robotics Knowledge of Project Management Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access required. Knowledge of Visual Basic required. Knowledge of vision systems Knowledge of computers Skill in using Rockwell Automation Software (e.g., RSLogix500, RSLogix5000, PanelBuilder32, RS View, RSLinx, etc.) Skill in using hands (i.e., screwdriver, hammer, etc.) and power tools.Physical Abilities:Physical Ability to make skillful coordinated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Physical Ability to stoop, crouch, or crawl as needed to repair or determine the need for repair of equipment. Physical Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 40 lbs. Physical Ability to see close environmental stimuli.Special Requirements:Must be willing to work extended hours or varying shifts to include weekends and holidays to install equipment and/or modify equipment when needed.Your Qualifications:Requires a BS in an Engineering discipline, Electrical Engineering preferred, but others considered plus five years of demonstrated experience in designing and maintaining PLC/HMI based control systems, to include the implementation/validation/commissioning.