Controls Engineer

onstrates very good understanding of the processes and procedures relevant to own work area with the ability to exercise decision-making skills sufficient to identify and propose solutions to leadership. Understands different areas of their function and how the operations of their area relate to others.

• Identifies and corrects non-routine problems in existing systems and processes through independent judgment. Independently identifies and applies appropriate company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

• Works under general supervision with limited guidance and direction. Determines an appropriate course of action within broad guidelines and can handle nearly every standard or typical request independently.

• Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

• Applies learned techniques to drive the solution to a problem, which typically will involve coordinating and integrating efforts of a diverse team of colleagues.

• Engages in daily interactions with subordinates and/or peers from other functional groups. These interactions typically involve the exchange or presentation of information. Required to collaborate with team members 1-2 levels above.

• Adapts communication style to reach agreement in own area in situations of moderate complexity, demonstrates flexibility and ability to compromise.

• Handles a range of moderate scope problems that are frequently routine but may vary, requiring analysis of various factors. Follows through on difficult situations and is expected to see through resolution.

• Proposes new initiatives and delivers solutions, driving cross team efforts. Recommends opportunities for process improvement to leadership & proactively anticipates needs within own area.

• Employee's impact is typically within their immediate work area and occasionally across their function.

• Develop and document requirements required to design an automotive system

• Design and manage key strategic interfaces within systems to enable component reuse and consistency to standard methodologies

• Oversee requirements development with other activities

• Provide support to other specialists for root cause analysis

• Strong ability to expertly capture and analyze empirical data.

• Design Tests to efficiently find opportunities for design improvements

• Stay on top of industry trends, technologies, and standard methodologies.

• Identify and document system vulnerabilities and craft mitigation action plans; track corrective actions

Additional Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience

• Experience working in a Manufacturing Environment

• Experience in PLC and HMI programming

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 3+ years of demonstrated technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience in Control Architectures:

  • PLC: Allen Bradley

  • Robotics: Fanuc / ABB

  • Vision: Cognex / Keyence

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

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