GKN Automotive · 1 day ago
Facilities Electrical Reliability & Automation Engineer
Bowling Green, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelGKN Automotive is a market-leading organization shaping the future of automotive technology, and they are seeking a Facilities Electrical Reliability & Automation Engineer to lead the electrical and controls backbone of their facilities. This role involves improving reliability, enabling upgrades, and ensuring compliance while mentoring the maintenance team and managing electrical and automation solutions.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Systematically evaluate facility electrical systems and automation controls via research, testing, and analysis
Develop robust test methods to validate capabilities and characterize system properties
Mentor and lead the Facility Maintenance Team to execute PMs, repairs, and continuous improvements
Partner with vendors, contractors, engineers, and utilities to specify, quote, and manage electrical and automation solutions end-to-end
Own the lifecycle of data, reporting, and technical documentation for equipment and controls
Support capital planning and expense budgeting with sound technical and financial input
Uphold federal, state, customer, quality, and safety requirements across all activities
Provide expert guidance on maintenance strategies, modifications, and modernization projects
Serve as team lead for construction initiatives and daily facility operations
Conduct risk assessments and manage multiple simultaneous projects with precision
Immediately communicate any Environment, Health, Safety, or Quality issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field)
Expertise in electrical power, automation/control systems, and material applications
Experience with facility electrical systems and leading maintenance teams
Familiar with OSHA, ISO/TS 16949, and ISO 14001 standards
Strong communicator with excellent organizational and project management skills
Proactive leadership style with a track record of delivering under deadlines
Electrical Schematics
Facilities Maintenance Experience
Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
Electrical Troubleshooting
Electrical Repair
OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
ISO 9001 Certification Experience
Engineering Degree
ISO 14001 Certification Experience
Company
GKN Automotive
GKN Automotive is an automotive engineering and manufacturing company. It is a sub-organization of Dowlais Group.
Founded in 1759
10001+ employees
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2023 (7)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2022-10-18Grant
Leadership Team
Angela Brown
Human Resources Business Partner
Bailey Woelpper, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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