Ground Effects a leading automotive up-fit supplier is looking for motivated individuals to join our engineering team in Westland, MI! We offer great benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision), 401K w/ match, paid Holidays, vacation/personal flex time, and growth potential in a good working environment.
This role collaborates with Robotics, Process engineering groups and other team members to design controls systems to project specifications while mentoring and training entry level PLC Specialists.
- Directly responsible for all aspects of PLC and HMI software design and development
- Work with cross functional groups to ensure projects are completed on schedule
- Create proposals, develop scope, costs, and initial design
Duties:
Take lead in designing, sizing and selection of electrical equipment and controls systems for projects in accordance with project specifications and budget
- Produce and maintain project drawings and documents including, electrical and controls schematics, control panel layout, PLC I/O layout, operation and maintenance manuals
- Develop necessary controls documentation and programming for projects including PLC and HMI programs and sequence of operations
- Coordinate all electrical and instrumentation design and scope requirements with vendors and internal project managers
- Create network design for automated cell controls Ethernet I/P, DeviceNet, Profibus etc.
Utilize new and developing technologies to drive continuous improvement through the organization to improve operational efficiencies in key areas of production. Working towards to goal of a fully automated Spray on Bedliner process
- Implementation of a usable MES system to improve visibility of production from material usage to labor efficiency
- Develop an internal training structure and course for employees
- Work with existing vendors to improve current system functionality
Support Production and startup activities of new equipment launches or updates at all GFX LTD/LLC sites
- Develop comprehensive equipment testing procedures
- Create and track start up and commissioning plan for plant use during initial implementation
- Document and follow equipment orders for new projects
- Resolve all internal or customer complaints related to projects in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Create recommended spare parts and critical spare parts lists
- Ensure equipment is running at optimal efficiency
Provide continuing technical support with commissioning and validation of equipment system operation at Ground Effects sites
- Familiar with remote network access systems
- Able to travel throughout North America to plant site where equipment is installed
- Ability to establish remote access to ensure prompt response times to reduce downtime to minimum
Ensure the Automation process is functional, well maintained and efficiently designed
- Per the IATF16949 requirements, assist with ensuring that the production floor is equipped with proper functioning automation processes and other program designs
- Provide continuous review of departmental processes to improve overall efficiencies
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Electrical and mechanical engineering experience
- Preferred, 5+ years' experience working in PLC software design electrical design & troubleshooting
- At least 3 years' experience as a PLC programmer, plus 2+ years working in robotics/automation process
- Proficiency in CAD and AutoCAD software.
- Detailed knowledge of PLC automation software Allen Bradley RS Logix, Control Logix and Micro Logix
- Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License
- Ability to commute to Westland every day, and travel to other sites, as needed
- Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written, are required to effectively communicate throughout the organization
- Ability to perceive needs and work independently
- Understanding of LOTO and basic electrical safety procedures
- Strong technical background and a clear understanding of a manufacturing process
- Fluent in English (verbal, reading, writing)
- Advanced computer skills
- Preferred, Familiarity with TS16949 or IATF 16949, Quality Audits, and Environmental Management System and OSHA Requirements. Proven engineering experience in Robotics/Automation in a manufacturing environment. Experience with additional software platforms, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Red Lion, Maple Systems. Fanuc Controls troubleshooting
Job Type: Full-time, exempt
Pay Range - $80,000 - $90,000 annually