Controls Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTIONWe are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people — a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you’ll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.Summary Develop, maintain and improve automation control systems integral to the production process of the manufacture and assembly of automotive seating, JIT or automotive experience is highly preferred.Job Duties:The Controls Engineer will Support the maintenance department by assisting in thetroubleshootingof equipment issues, which includestroubleshootingPLCladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors.MaintainPLCdocumentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive ofPLCprograms and machine controls drawings in an electronic and/or paper format and throughout facility.Maintain,troubleshoot, repair and improve automated equipment including devices, I/O, instruments and all other components associate with automated processes to meet production and safety goals.Support various I/O devices connected toPLC’s including HMI’s, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc., and support/assist maintenance personnel introubleshootingpneumatic circuits.Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance.Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs.Ability to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems.Apply knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and apply skills in restoring equipment to operation.Implement and maintain data collection system from Plant floor processing equipment. Identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process.Part of multi-disciplinary Plant Team to determine continuous improvement strategies.Identify and plan for process impact(s) as a result of engineering and launch changes.Participate in 8D or similar root-cause based problem solving tasks to ensure that abnormalities, when observed, are acted upon to resolve root-causes.Contribute to specifications for equipment purchases, which include review and commentary on equipment controls drawings prior to build approval.Required Experience:Degree in Engineering/Electrical field preferred, or equivalent additional experience3-5 years related Controls Engineering manufacturing experience; automotive JIT experience preferredAllen Bradley PLC's experience is a must. Strong PLC Trouble-Shooting with some Programmable skillsWorking Knowledge of AutoCADProficient with Electrical Control Voltage & Wiring MethodsPRIMARY LOCATIONFoamechSummaryLocation: Georgetown, KYType: Full time