Electrical Controls Engineer
About The Position
The Connection Systems North America (CS NA) team at Aptiv is seeking a Controls (Electrical preferred) Engineer. This role involves providing on-site engineering support within high-speed metal stamping operations, with a primary focus on machine vision. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and implementing improvements, aligning new technologies within the stamping industry, and updating manufacturing systems. Aptiv offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to leading automotive brands, contributing to safer, greener, and more connected mobility.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Electrical preferred)
- Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
- Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Must be legally able to work in the U.S. without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer, now, or at any time in the future
Nice To Haves
- Experience in developing/programming machine vision systems (Cognex software a plus)
- Machine controls aptitude, machinery and equipment electrical support and machine control programming (Rockwell software a plus)
- Experience in equipment communication, networking, integration, etc.
- Prior plant process support, experience in electrical support of stamping presses, servo feeds, machine vision, robotics (Fanuc a plus), IT communications, etc.
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD
- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
- Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently
- Resourcefully innovate and adapt in a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to work in a unionized environment
- Minimal domestic and/or international travel possible - very limited to special circumstances
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site support to manufacturing operations in order maintain production processes
- Troubleshoot process issues with skilled tradesmen
- Improve processes through the identification of daily manufacturing problems (ex: error proofing quality, improving up-time, cycle speed, reduction in waste, etc.)
- Develop expertise in metal stamping operations control systems, particularly vision system programming, terminal presses, winding equipment and all other sub processes
- Obtain quotes, write purchase requisitions for project needs, maintain control of spending on projects for new equipment and existing equipment revisions
- Communicate projects or specific assignment status through verbal and written communication
- Develop planned maintenance procedures as well as support plant maintenance activities
- Keep current on new technology within the stamping industry for new manufacturing systems
- Follow all Aptiv Corporate and local procedures
Benefits
- Private health care effective day 1 of employment
- Life and accident insurance
- Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation and Parental leave)
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Learning and development opportunities
- Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
- Recognition for innovation and excellence
- Opportunities to give back to the community
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
