Controls Engineer

Controls EngineerLocation: Comstock Park, MI, US, 49321 Country/Region: United States Job Function: Engineering Employment Type: HourlyLear 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 protocolsBuilding mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among all team membersCommunicating across cross-functional groupsResponsible for projects from technical specification to startup supportDesigning and developing all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using Lear standards and building upon with innovative ideasWriting, implementing, and debugging PLC softwareProviding support to existing Lear automated equipment globallyDeveloping predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtimeDeveloping contingency and disaster recovery plansEducation 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.