Controls Engineer

**JOB DESCRIPTION** **Summary** We are seeking a **Controls Engineer** to develop, maintain, and enhance automation control systems critical to the automotive seating assembly process. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient, reliable, and high-quality production through continuous improvement of automated manufacturing systems. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** * The **Controls Engineer** will support the maintenance department by assisting in equipment troubleshooting issues, including PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors * Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs & machine controls drawings in an electronic format for the entire facility * Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve automated equipment including devices, I/O, instruments, and all other components associate with automated processes to meet production and safety goals * Support various I/O devices connected to PLC’s including HMI’s, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc. * Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance * Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on a set schedule and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs * Ability to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems * Applies knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation * Implement and maintain data collection system from Plant floor processing equipment * Identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process **Educational Required** * Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, and/or equivalent work experience. **Experience Required & Preferred** * Minimum 2 years of Controls Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting (automotive is preferred). * Experience using Allen Bradley’s RS Logix 5000, ControLogix, Panelview and FT Optix development software is a must. * Robotics experience with Fanuc. * Hands-on experience with JIT, Kaizen Events and/or other lean manufacturing strategies. * Robot cell design and programming. * Industrial networking. * System specification, ordering, run-off, installation and qualification. * Capital equipment budget planning and tracking. * Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software/applications. * Ability to draw two dimensional layouts in CAD software. * Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Analytical problem solving. **PRIMARY LOCATION** Normal