Automation Engineer

Position Description:

• As part of our Manufacturing Electrical & Controls team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we're continually seeking diligent, driven performers who think creatively to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the assembly and machining controls engineering deliverables for VOME & PTO programs, from simultaneous engineering through program launch for all Global VOME & PTO sites.
• Implement and apply standard software and hardware controls architectures across all programs/plants, following the VOME & PTO specification.
• Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards.
• Lead simultaneous engineering meetings with Tier I suppliers to orchestrate controls program reviews with all interested parties.
• Participate in management program reviews and represent the controls organization in commodity discussions.
• Drive the controls organization to resolve issues, including feasibility, timing, cost, and workload.
• Respond to emergency downtime events.
• Handle current scope program responsibilities.
• Deliver new model program work for various Powertrain programs supporting and working in either SE MI, Ohio, Kansas City, or Windsor, ONT.
• Travel up to 80% during peak program times.
• Work off shift, as the need arises, during peak program install and launch times.

Requirements:

• Able to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints and design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints.
• Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols.
• Knowledge of PTME IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLS, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS etc., & EP-Operator system.
• Familiarity with program delivery elements from the cost study phase to launch.
• Process engineering knowledge including GPDS deliverables and plant operational impact of controls designs.
• Experience interacting with senior management, process engineering, safety, IT, and plant production teams.
• Self-starter, self-directed with organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Robust manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production related controls experience
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead in the technical aspects of the role
• One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Ability to implement AI Models to existing workstreams to improve team efficiency.
• Experience using problem-solving skills within FMEA, DOE, DMAIC, 5D, 8D processes.

Preferred:

• Experience in controls engineering with strong ability to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge
• Applied experience in Structured Control Language (SCL)
• Including FC/FB Editing and creation
• Software programming experience in Rockwell & Siemens - both preferred
• Direct program experience with assembly, machining, and tooling for Powertrain & Vehicle equipment.
• Ability to Engineer & Implement controls architectures (hardware/software).
• Validated programming capabilities with Siemens, Schneider, Bosch PLCs and with CNC/Motion controls systems.
• Hands-on knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and fix PLC, CNC, robot, vision and other automation issues.
• Demonstrated skill in cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls, gantries and auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management, and QOS strategies.
• Knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (UL, ISO, IEC etc) and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (risk assessments, PSS, coordinated safety etc.).

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering or equivalent experience

Additional Information:

• Fully onsite

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.