Controls & Automation Engineer

Lear Corp.•Grand Prairie, TX

48d•Onsite

About The Position

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. CONTROLS AND AUTOMATION ENGINEER (2ND SHIFT) GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS - GRAND PRAIRIE PLANT The Role: Your work will include, but not be limited to: Designing, developing, and troubleshooting all aspects of factory based electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery Familiar with and knowledge of installation, programming, and providing technical support of PLC based hardware and software, such as Allen Bradley systems Performance of testing and maintaining various electronic equipment or machinery for use in manufacturing and power transmission systems Ability to identify network communication issues reactively and proactively troubleshoot electrical based problems on conveyor systems, motors, drives, pumps, etc. Use of computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments Evaluation of existing components and/or systems to ensure ongoing reliability and support of integrated turn-key equipment and machinery Develop, modify, or write operator interfaces and other platforms Familiar with, knowledge, and understanding of OSHA electrical safety rule and regulation such as NFPA-70E, LOTO, and Safe Cell Entry Willing and able to supervise, guide, and direct plant maintenance technicians as required Interpret production requirements, identify, and address design parameters and engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design, including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls Oversee project workflow, support internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects, expected quality, and allotted budget Develop electrical and software design of customized solutions, including manufacturing automation and safety systems, while ensuring project scope is maintained without project scope creep Support manufactured, build, and validation of manufacturing automation and safety systems, which include pneumatics, servos, vfd's, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, pushbuttons, robotic integration, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings Critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills, able to work independently, and in team-based environments Proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in a high output environment, as well as ability to balance multiple projects

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field
Minimum of 2+ years of Electrical Controls/System Engineering industry experience
Understanding and general skills in ladder logic, preferably Allen-Bradley Systems; PLC5, SLC and ControlLogix 5000-5580.
Understanding and general skills in HMI Design, Preferably FactoryTalk View and Ignition; Wonderware. LabVIEW
Familiarity with Ethernet/IP and basic networking applications and practices
Working knowledge and understanding of plant power distribution equipment and controls
Working knowledge of robot teach points and programming code understanding

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, and troubleshooting all aspects of factory based electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery
Familiar with and knowledge of installation, programming, and providing technical support of PLC based hardware and software, such as Allen Bradley systems
Performance of testing and maintaining various electronic equipment or machinery for use in manufacturing and power transmission systems
Ability to identify network communication issues reactively and proactively troubleshoot electrical based problems on conveyor systems, motors, drives, pumps, etc.
Use of computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments
Evaluation of existing components and/or systems to ensure ongoing reliability and support of integrated turn-key equipment and machinery
Develop, modify, or write operator interfaces and other platforms
Familiar with, knowledge, and understanding of OSHA electrical safety rule and regulation such as NFPA-70E, LOTO, and Safe Cell Entry
Willing and able to supervise, guide, and direct plant maintenance technicians as required
Interpret production requirements, identify, and address design parameters and engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget
Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design, including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls
Oversee project workflow, support internal and external resources to ensure timely delivery of projects, expected quality, and allotted budget
Develop electrical and software design of customized solutions, including manufacturing automation and safety systems, while ensuring project scope is maintained without project scope creep
Support manufactured, build, and validation of manufacturing automation and safety systems, which include pneumatics, servos, vfd's, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, pushbuttons, robotic integration, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings
Critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills, able to work independently, and in team-based environments
Proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in a high output environment, as well as ability to balance multiple projects