Controls & Automation Engineer Sr. Manager

Lear Corporation•Southfield, MI

12h

About The Position

Lear For You We 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. AUTOMATION CONTROLS ENGINEER NOVI, MICHIGAN As 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. 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 Industry Opportunities for future training to broaden skills Be part of a team of experts to drive solutions that improve efficiencies, safety, and quality Work with multiple assembly plants and integrator.

Requirements

Expert in RSLogix500, RSLogix5000, Studio5000, and FactoryTalk View Studio
Ability to navigate and interpret structured text programming languages like Visual Basic, C++, C#, and Python
Fanuc and Universal Robotics Programming or basic understanding with Robotics
Knowledgeable of I/O link, AB components, drive control, Keyence cameras, and industrial networking
Basic experience with Vision systems to guide robot – offsets
Understand and communicate applicable safety standards: general industry (OSHA 1910), machine guarding, robot safety (ANSI/RIA 15.06), automated vehicles, conveyor safety
Ability to read and create electrical drawings in AutoCAD
Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
Self-driven and willingness to work long hours during installations, if required
Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and/or Software Engineering
5+ years’ experience in a similar role
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV/AMR) experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for projects from technical specification to startup support
Design and develop all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using Lear standards and build upon with innovative ideas
Write, implement, and debug PLC software
Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans
Support install, launch and production of all cells.
Support implementation of proven and newly developed advanced automation.
Robust programming to increase equipment uptime without continuous intervention.
Document and use existing control standards to develop requirements for automated cells
Supporting member of Risk Assessments on all automated equipment
Ability to read and create electrical drawings in AutoCAD
Coordinate and manage controls systems
Communication with external manufacturing system/MES and OPC
Team Development Mentor and Train plant controls engineers and support production as needed.
Communicate across cross functional groups
Support Kaizen, Improvement walks, and Error proofing projects