Controls Engineer 2nd Shift

Lear Corporation•Flint, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Auburn Hills team, the Controls Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing program changes to reduce machine downtime and improve system efficiency, while supporting department goals. The role also maintains machinery systems in a just-in-time or complex assembly plant environment. The position is listed for second shift in Flint, Michigan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BAS), three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required PLC experience with 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.
Coordinate work with outside contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
Work with other departments to optimize production-line performance.
Implement improvement plans and activities.
Maintain accurate records of part-specific parameters and changes.
Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies.
Maintain adequate parts and supplies to minimize production downtime.
Maintain accurate machine and asset records, including repairs, drawings, diagrams, manuals, and preventive maintenance.
Assist with launch programs as necessary.
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.