Controls Engineer

Controls EngineerLocation: Comstock Park, MINature of Work: The Controls Engineer reports to the Controls Manager. Lear designs, builds, and installs equipment for Lear plants globally. Our portfolio includes ASRS systems, automated conveyor, pallet elevators, stackers/destackers, pallet turntables, automatic labelers, shipping trailers, and build line integration. At Lear, we are always looking to incorporate new technologies into our seating plants.Examples of Work Performed:Follows health, safety, environmental regulations, and safety protocols (safety harnesses, fork truck, scissor lift, boom lifts, LOTO)Builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among all team membersCommunicate across cross-functional groupsResponsible for projects from technical specification to startup supportDesign and develop all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using Lear standards and build upon with innovative ideasWrite, implement, and debug PLC softwareProvide support to existing Lear automated equipment globallyDevelop predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime – (CBM, Industry 4.0)Develop contingency and disaster recovery plansKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others, and have a positive attitudeMust be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracyExpert in RSLogix5000, Studio5000, and FactoryTalk View StudioKnowledgeable of I/O link, AB components, drive control, Keyence camerasAbility to read and create electrical drawings in AutoCADMust have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlinesUnderstand and communicate applicable safety standards: general industry, machine guarding, robot safety, automated vehicles, conveyor safetySelf-driven and willingness to work long hours during installations, if requiredWillingness to travel globally 40% of the yearMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in electrical or software engineering3+ years' experience in a controls engineering role at an automation/machine build shopLear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.