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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing or industrial automation.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot processors in the Rockwell/Allen Bradley ConrtolLogix family
• Ability to troubleshoot FANUC robotics
• Ability to read and modify electrical prints
• Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment level networks (Device-Net, Control Net, Ethernet Network)
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• High level of oral and written communication skill
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Must be willing to work daily or weekend overtime to support vehicle production schedules and project activity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in automotive assembly
• Experience with software and functionality in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for controls engineering and electrical support of manufacturing processes in a vehicle assembly facility.
• Manages electrical projects including new, replacement, operations improvements, and periodic repair and replacement.
• Participates in functional area plant meetings and related activities representing Engineering and to assist in improving the plant's performance.
• Provides technical support, direction, and training to support personnel/Skilled Trades within the organization.
• Investigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical input in problem resolution.
• Develops cost estimates, investment forecast, business cases, appropriation requests, and plans for minor project activity.
• Coordinates with area Manufacturing Engineers and GMVO Engineering on new model process and equipment planning, including model change, CQPI, throughput, sourcing, etc.
• Assist in the development of a project support plan between the plant, GMNA, and contractor resources.
• Maintains proficiency in their field.
• Coordinate with Plant Business Teams to support/attain plant-wide goals (Business Plan Deployment).
• Support GMS and Quality Network implementation initiatives.
• Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems.
• Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority and implements objectives for ergonomics, health/safety, and housekeeping.
• Maintains good working relationships with peers, hourly employees, union, management, supplier community, and interfaces with necessary support functions outside of the Plant.
• Develops and monitors planning timetables and projects schedules.
• Utilizes best practices and common systems to support the overall competitive manufacturing initiative.
• Coordinates and communicates the development of changes to improve conditions for the manufacturing processes.
• Input into the establishment of plant budget for Central Manufacturing Engineering
• Ensures long-term, cost-effective maintenance of equipment and facility.
• Manages projects to minimize investment cost while providing facilities that require a minimum operating cost (maximum throughput, energy efficiency, etc.).
• Work with Plant Trainers to develop courses for New Technologies introduced to the Plant.