Controls Engineer 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Controls Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing program changes that reduce machine downtime and improve system efficiency, while supporting department goals and maintaining machinery systems in a just-in-time or complex assembly plant environment. This role develops and implements software and hardware changes to improve efficiency and quality, troubleshoots and programs PLCs, and coordinates personnel and external contractors, vendors, and suppliers. The engineer works across departments to optimize production-line performance, maintains equipment and parts records, supports launch programs and continuous-improvement activities, and follows applicable environmental, quality, safety, and security procedures. The position is identified as second shift and is located in Flint, Michigan; the description also refers to membership on the Auburn Hills team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BAS), three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Required experience with PLCs, including ControlLogix, MicroLogix, and CompactLogix using Rockwell software.
- Ability to understand ladder logic and make programming changes.
- Experience programming HMIs, such as PanelView.
- Experience with automation equipment, including Fanuc or ABB robots and vision systems.
- Experience with electric torque-control equipment, such as Atlas Copco or Stanley.
Nice To Haves
- Siemens programming experience.
- Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV/AMR) experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement software and hardware changes to improve efficiency and quality.
- Troubleshoot and program PLCs to resolve problems and improve efficiency and quality.
- Instruct and coordinate department personnel to maintain high efficiency and productivity.
- Contact and coordinate work with outside contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
- Work with other departments to ensure optimal production-line performance.
- Implement improvement plans and activities.
- Maintain accurate records of part-specific parameters and changes.
- Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Set up and maintain adequate parts and supplies to minimize production downtime.
- Maintain accurate machine and asset records, including repairs, drawings, diagrams, manuals, and preventive-maintenance information.
- Assist in launch programs as needed.
- Maintain housekeeping in the work area.
- Participate in continuous-improvement activities and the self-directed work-team model.
- Follow ISO 14001 and TS 16949 procedures and processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations.
- Ensure plant security is maintained.
- Mentor and train plant controls engineers and support production as needed.
- Communicate across cross-functional groups.
- Support Kaizen, improvement walks, and error-proofing projects.
- Be willing to work any shift and support off-shift production, shutdowns, and launch activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
