Inalfa Roof Systems Group · 20 hours ago
Controls Engineer - 2nd Shift
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expInalfa Roof Systems Group is a leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems, looking for a Controls Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing, analyzing, and optimizing control systems for automotive roof systems, as well as supporting various engineering and manufacturing processes.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Support specifying HMI/software features and manufacturing equipment
Design electrical/control-wiring schematics on CAD system
Design of control logic and control schematics
Design ladder logic and relay logic
PLC programming RSlogix5000, FactoryTalk View
Layout detailing and subassembly op panels
Bill of material and selection of component
System interfacing, power calculation, sizing of cable wires
Testing, start-up, debugging, and trouble shooting
Support upgrading current assembly lines, machinery, jigs, fixtures to improve
Process control (error proofing)
User-friendliness on Human Machine Interface and self-diagnostics
Data-collection
Start-up/setting instructions
Database Development
Support engineering department in development of control units for our sunroofs and the interfacing to the car
Support engineering department with programming of IRS testing equipment
Enhance knowledge of electronics/control systems etc. within IRS/USA
Support MIS department on industrial computers and associated hardware
The control engineer will be the specialist for electronics/PLC and robot software for IRS/USA
Quality lead-time and cost control for each task assigned
Programming, debugging and startup of new automated assembly machinery, robots and Human-Machine-Interfaces
Write/change documentation for start-up/setting calibration of machinery
Continuous improvement actions (Kaizen) to optimize processes of the current machinery park by improving Human-Machine-Interface, adding error proofing, vision, and debugging. This is needed reduce WIP, down time, wasteful scrap and rework
Support maintenance department in troubleshooting, solving machine breakdowns etc. if needed outside of the normal working hours. Will provide training as needed to Maintenance Automation Technicians in troubleshooting, PLC, Robotics and control systems
Communication with internal functions, suppliers, and the customer
Qualification
Required
Must have worked successfully in several automation projects for the manufacturing industry (automotive and robot projects preferred)
Good analyzing skills for trouble shooting and for solving technical problems
Must have sound knowledge of automation techniques, machine control systems, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics and computer programming
Good communication skills, both written and oral
Able to work on several issues simultaneous; able to set-up a good planning for projects/running operations; can work under pressure
Bachelor of Science in an Electrical/Automated Manufacturing Engineers discipline or related engineering degree and 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, machine control languages, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Preferred
Preferred knowledge about (M) OSHA electrical/electronics requirements and automotive EMC requirements
Good PLC programming skills, especially Allen Bradley RSlogix 5000, knowledge about Visual Basic, and AutoCAD preferred
Benefits
Paid vacation.
Paid sick time.
Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.
Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.
Disability benefits.
Company
Inalfa Roof Systems Group
Inalfa Roof Systems Group is designs, develops and manufactures sunroofs & open roof systems for the major OEM's in the automotive industry.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2011-04-27Acquired
Leadership Team
Georges Andary
President @ CEO Inalfa Group
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