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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:
Bachelor's 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, are encouraged to apply.
