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Controls Engineer

Lear Corporation

Controls Engineer

Location: Comstock Park, MI, US, 49321 Country/Region: United States Job Function: Engineering Employment Type: Hourly

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.

The Controls Engineer reports to the Controls Manager. Examples of work performed include:

  • Following health, safety, environmental regulations, and safety protocols
  • Building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among all team members
  • Communicating across cross-functional groups
  • Responsible for projects from technical specification to startup support
  • Designing and developing all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using Lear standards and building upon with innovative ideas
  • Writing, implementing, and debugging PLC software
  • Providing support to existing Lear automated equipment globally
  • Developing predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime
  • Developing contingency and disaster recovery plans

Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in electrical or software engineering preferred.

Experience Requirements: 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 of 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 willingness to work long hours during installations, if required. Willingness to travel globally 40% of the year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 3+ years' experience in a controls engineering role at an automation/machine build shop.

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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