Controls Engineer

Samsung SDI America Inc.•Auburn Hills, MI

16d

About The Position

The Controls Engineer helps maintain and support the manufacturing line by responding to breakdown maintenance calls, troubleshooting equipment, and modifying or creating PLC ladder logic to restore assembly-line operations. The role works with process engineers, production operators, quality control specialists, and other cross-functional teams to create and improve production methods. The position supports manufacturing and production operations through equipment checks, monitoring measuring-device data, emergency repairs, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and downtime analysis. It also supports continuous improvement and helps ensure work is performed safely. The role includes quality-system responsibilities under ISO 9001:2008, including identifying concerns, initiating corrective and preventive actions, and supporting improvements to products, processes, and quality systems. Health and safety duties include following company procedures, using required PPE and safety systems, assisting with risk assessments, reporting hazards and incidents, leading incident investigations, implementing corrective actions, and completing monthly health and safety inspections.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
At least 3 years of experience with PLC troubleshooting, creating or modifying PLC programs, installing and wiring devices, and troubleshooting or recovering machine operations through an HMI.
Exposure to MES technologies, including automated collection of device-performance and operational measurements on a manufacturing line.
Knowledge of common U.S. and international electrical codes.
Understanding of MIOSHA requirements related to control systems and hard and soft safety circuits.
Ability to work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Quality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
Knowledge of pneumatic hardware and circuits.
Basic mechanical ability and knowledge of assembly, fastening, conveyance, and test equipment.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Check equipment regularly to ensure normal operating activity.
Monitor data from measuring devices.
Provide emergency or unscheduled repairs of production equipment, with a focus on reducing response and repair time.
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, and test and adjust equipment according to equipment manuals and work instructions.
Perform preventive maintenance according to the PM schedule and maintain records in the PM tracking system.
Assist the Manufacturing Technology team with troubleshooting, problem resolution, and downtime trend analysis.
Support continuous improvement by identifying and implementing machine or process improvements.
Ensure work is completed safely and maintain a safe work environment.
Comply with the Quality Operating System (QOS) in accordance with ISO 9001:2008.
Identify concerns and initiate corrective actions, including verification, relating to products, processes, and quality systems.
Initiate preventive and continuous improvement actions relating to products, processes, and quality systems.
Follow company safe-work procedures and departmental or supervisor OH&S directions.
Use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems as directed or required.
Assist with preparing risk assessments and conduct them with relevant staff and the supervisor before work or research begins.
Report OH&S problems and workplace hazards to the supervisor.
Report workplace-related injuries or illnesses through the incident/injury reporting system.
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
Complete monthly health and safety inspections.
Perform other tasks as assigned.