Controls Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: Design, program, and troubleshoot plant automation and equipment functions including PLC, robotics, HMI, PC, and Machine Vision. Maintain critical systems plant-wide to ensure required performance levels are met with a focus on product quality and on-time delivery. Along with daily support, the Controls Engineer will work with cross-departmental teams to enhance equipment operation and reliability through Capital (or otherwise) projects as well as program launch support assisting with integration, implementation, and equipment signoffs. Responsibilities of Position: Maintain and troubleshoot automated control systems and components (not limited to electrical)Clearly communicate technical information to production-level employees as well as staff Comprehend technical procedures, specifications, and schematicsApply Engineering principles to determine root cause and implement permanent countermeasureFulfill IT related requests at plant-level (with corporate support as required)Cascade Engineering changes to the appropriate departments Utilize data stored in the data acquisition system to identify and correct out of control processesLead technical projects using internal and external resources as necessary Work with manufacturing to determine appropriate process flow (as well as support creation of PFMEA and control plans)Follow TI processes and procedures while documenting and recording activity as required Understand and follow customer specific requirements pertaining to machine programming and logic if applicableAPQP task completion as assignedSkill Requirements:PLC Programming Electrical & Panel Design NetworkingTroubleshootingProject Management CommunicationSafety Compliance Basic knowledge of Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic systemsEducation and Experience Requirements:Bachelor 's degree preferred5 years' experience in Tier 1 automotive manufacturing preferredCandidates with combination education/experience consideredPhysical Requirements: Ability to travel (including air travel and long automobile trips), including some overnight trips.Working Conditions: Manufacturing production environment (well-lit and clean – we take pride in our facility)Some of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting and bending.May be required to travel to plant and/or training sites.Time split between office and production floor as task requires