Controls Engineer

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CONTROLS ENGINEER

COMSTOCK PARK MI

NATURE OF WORK: The Controls Engineer reports to the Controls Manager. Lear designs builds and installs equipment for Lear plants globally. Our portfolio includes ASRS systems automated conveyor pallet elevators stackers/destackers pallet turntables automatic labelers shipping trailers and build line integration. At Lear we are always looking to incorporate new technologies into our seating plants.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED (The following duties are typical for this classification. However any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

• Follows health safety environmental regulations and safety protocols (safety harnesses fork truck scissor lift boom lifts LOTO)
• Builds mutual trust respect and cooperation among all team members
• Communicate across cross-functional groups

• Responsible for projects from technical specification to startup support
• Design and develop all aspects of electrical control systems equipment and programming using Lear standards and build upon with innovative ideas
• Write implement and debug PLC software
• Provide support to existing Lear automated equipment globally
• Develop predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime (CBM Industry 4.0)
• Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Must be a self-starter team player work well with others and have a positive attitude
• Must be a creative thinker results oriented focused and attentive to detail and accuracy
• Expert in RSLogix5000 Studio5000 and FactoryTalk View Studio
• Knowledgeable of I/O link AB components drive control Keyence cameras
• Ability to read and create electrical drawings in AutoCAD
• Must have ability to prioritize multi-task and meet deadlines
• Understand and communicate applicable safety standards: general industry machine guarding robot safety automated vehicles conveyor safety

• Self-driven and willingness to work long hours during installations if required

• Willingness to travel globally 40% of the year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in electrical or software engineering
• 3 years experience in a controls engineering role at an automation/machine build shop.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies or similar will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.