Electrical Controls Engineer

Aptiv•Warren, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us? YOUR ROLE The Connection Systems North America (CS NA) team has an exciting opportunity for a Controls (Electrical) Engineer. Under the direction of the Manufacturing Operations General Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing on-site electrical engineering support within the compound extrusion operation. The Controls (Electrical) Engineer will identify and implement improvements, as well as align new technologies within the compound extrusion industry to update manufacturing systems. "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".

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
2+ yrs experience and demonstrated proficiency in CAD software
2+ yrs experience in supporting machine controls operations in a manufacturing environment
"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

In-depth machine controls aptitude, machinery and equipment electrical support and machine control programming, specifically Rockwell products.
Knowledge of compound extrusion process.
Expertise in equipment communication, networking, integration, etc.
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization.
Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to work with a team in a unionized environment
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
Minimal domestic and/or international travel possible - very limited to special circumstances.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site support to manufacturing operations to 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.)
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 the use of verbal communication, electronic presentations, e-mail and Microsoft Teams
Help develop planned maintenance procedures as well as support plant maintenance activities
Follow all Aptiv Corporate, Connection Systems and local procedures