Controls & Automation Engineer Sr. Specialist

Lear For YouWe work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies. Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win. Are you ready for a better career? A better future?We're Lear For You. Lear For YouWe work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.A path to a better career. A better future.Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.Are you ready for a better career? A better future?Job DescriptionAs a member of the Automation team, the Automation Engineer will be responsible for Leading, Supporting, Implementing, and Managing Automation projections while driving innovation in advancements.ResponsibilitiesThe Role:Your work will include, but not be limited to:The candidate will use their vast knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness to lead and implement automation cells and drive standards across North America. The candidate must be able to develop the concept, aid in the mechanical- Electrical design, install, train the receiving plant, and provide ongoing support for the robot cell. The candidate must also possess the skill to project lead other Integrators as a subject matter expert.Advantages of working at Lear in the Automation group:Drive Innovation with new advancements in IndustryOpportunities for future training to broaden skillsBe part of a team of experts to drive solutions that improve efficiencies, safety and qualityWork with multiple assembly plants and integratorsQualificationsYour Qualifications:Fanuc and UR robotic experience of integration, programming, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenanceManaging small projects / workloads involving Fanuc and UR integrations, safety upgrades on existing equipment, and retrofits.Great electrical/mechanical troubleshooting abilitiesProficient in the Fanuc robotics systems (additional robotics experience in other brands is a plus)Knowledgeable in Allen Bradley PLC: Micro Logix, Compact Logix, Control Logix with RSLogix 500, 5000, Studio 5000 softwareExperience in creating HMI projects, making HMI changes, and additionsKnowledgeable in reading and following electrical prints to diagnose and troubleshoot down equipmentAnalyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.Provides guidance and direction to other team members, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.Monitors and reviews information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.Develop performance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime.Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans.Willingness to travel in North America – time traveling can be up to 50%.Completion of Automation risk assessmentsTeam DevelopmentMentor and Train plant controls engineers and support production as needed.Communicate across cross functional groupsSupport Kaizen, Improvement walks, and Error proofing projectsMinimum Qualifications: 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role Bonus Experience: Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) experience Vision- experience with robot guided vision systems Education RequirementsBachelor’s in Electrical or Software Engineering RequiredEqual Opportunity EmployerLear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.