Controls Engineer

CONTROLS ENGINEER

COMSTOCK PARK, MI

NATURE 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 members Communicates across cross‑functional groups Responsible for projects from technical specification to startup support Designs and develops all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using Lear standards and builds upon with innovative ideas Writes, implements, and debugs PLC software Provides support to existing Lear automated equipment globally Develops predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime (CBM, Industry 4.0) Develops contingency and disaster recovery plans

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others, and have a positive attitude Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy Expert in RSLogix5000, Studio5000, and FactoryTalk View Studio Knowledgeable in I/O link, AB components, drive control, Keyence cameras Ability to read and create electrical drawings in AutoCAD Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines Understand and communicate applicable safety standards: general industry, machine guarding, robot safety, automated vehicles, conveyor safety Self-driven and willing to work long hours during installations, if required Willingness to travel globally 40% of the year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in electrical or software engineering 3+ years' experience in a controls engineering role at an automation/machine build shop Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lear Corporation