Controls & Automation Engineer Specialist II

Lear Corporation•Wentzville, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Engineering team, the Engineer will be responsible for all plant equipment controls engineering & improvement functions and overall plant operational support. The Role: Your work will include, but not be limited to: Modifies programming for PLCs (typically Allen Bradley), HMIs, robots, vision inspection cameras, electric torque tools and plant automation as needed – often with and while directing Maintenance team. Troubleshoots problems with processes and hardware Coordinates with others in order to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions Provides technical assistance as needed Responsible for installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software Analyze plant processes, design, and implement improvements Maintain quality and safety standards – Follows ISO14001 and TS16949 procedures Designs and/or specifies work fixtures and modifies as required by production Research and purchases tools and equipment as required Manages projects including installation and modifications of tools and equipment by contractors and internal Maintenance team Analyzes ergonomic concerns and implements solutions Participates in continuous improvement activities Instructs maintenance on modifications or repairs to production equipment Supervises Skilled Trades for projects and to cover Supervisor absences Ensures compliance with the following legislation: OHSA, Human Rights, Employment Standards, and Labor Relations Works safely, reporting hazards and unsafe conditions, and takes all reasonable measures to protect themselves and co-workers Uses and or wears personal protective equipment that the company requires to be used or worn Performs any other duties as required in pursuance to the function of this position or as directed Ability to work extended hours, weekends, on-call, and temporary work another shift if needed to support production, shutdowns, and launch activities.

Requirements

A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
Responsibilities typically include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision
Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals
Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex

Responsibilities

Modifies programming for PLCs (typically Allen Bradley), HMIs, robots, vision inspection cameras, electric torque tools and plant automation as needed – often with and while directing Maintenance team.
Troubleshoots problems with processes and hardware.
Coordinates with others in order to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions.
Provides technical assistance as needed.
Responsible for installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
Analyze plant processes, design, and implement improvements.
Maintain quality and safety standards – Follows ISO14001 and TS16949 procedures.
Designs and/or specifies work fixtures and modifies as required by production.
Research and purchases tools and equipment as required.
Manages projects including installation and modifications of tools and equipment by contractors and internal Maintenance team.
Analyzes ergonomic concerns and implements solutions.
Participates in continuous improvement activities.
Instructs maintenance on modifications or repairs to production equipment.
Supervises Skilled Trades for projects and to cover Supervisor absences.
Ensures compliance with the following legislation: OHSA, Human Rights, Employment Standards, and Labor Relations.
Works safely, reporting hazards and unsafe conditions, and takes all reasonable measures to protect themselves and co-workers.
Uses and or wears personal protective equipment that the company requires to be used or worn.
Performs any other duties as required in pursuance to the function of this position or as directed.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, on-call, and temporary work another shift if needed to support production, shutdowns, and launch activities.