Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

TransForm Automotive, an Amsted Automotive company, is seeking an Afternoon Shift (3pm - 11pm) Controls Engineer to support our Shelby Twp facility. The Controls Engineer will focus on developing and supporting equipment availability and performance across all facilities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Controls Engineer role will focus on developing and supporting equipment availability and performance across all facilities. Continuous improvement efforts are also put forth to existing processes with the goal of improving machine availability and efficiency of the assembly process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with the product interface to the assembly plant and other levels within the organization for the manufacturing execution systems
• Take lead in supporting machine failures through the maintenance escalation process. I.E., troubleshooting, communication, and documentation
• Take a leading role in safety circuit functionality and verification. I.E., light curtains, safety mats, Quality Assurance devices
• Support for developing user interfaces for operators and integrating them into the MES and CMMS systems
• Responsible to assist in defining connections to existing equipment for integration into MES systems
• Maintain backups of MES, PLC, Robot Software-related equipment configuration
• Research and prove out innovative ways to improve processes, making them more efficient and flexible
• Integrate and program assembly processes in primary facilities
• Concept, quote, procure, and implement solutions to various assembly and transformational product processes
• Configure equipment and add required programming to new and existing equipment
• Assist in the definition of wiring required for gathering data from equipment
• Work with Sr. Controls Engineers and manager to learn, develop skills, and assist with controls projects across AAG as required.
• Support department maintenance troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures for equipment
• All other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics / prints and how these systems interact within an assembly cell

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

AutoCAD (electrical / pneumatic detailing)

Education

Experience

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?