Lear Corporation · 4 months ago
Controls & Automation Engineer Sr. Specialist
Lear Corporation is a leading company that champions its teams and fosters collaboration and innovation. The Automation Controls Engineer will lead and manage automation projects, design electrical control systems, and ensure the successful implementation of automation solutions across North America.
AutomotiveManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
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
Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans
Support install, launch and production of all cells
Support implementation of proven and newly developed advanced automation
Robust programming to increase equipment uptime without continuous intervention
Document and use existing control standards to develop requirements for automated cells
Willingness to travel in North America – time traveling can be up to 50%
Qualification
Required
Expert in (RS Logix 500, RS Logix 5000, Factory Talk HMI, Baluff I/O link, programming)
Fanuc Programming or basic understanding with Robotics
Understand and communicate applicable safety standards: general industry (OSHA 1910), machine guarding, robot safety (ANSI/RIA 15.06), automated vehicles, conveyor safety
Supporting member of Risk Assessments on all automated equipment
Auto CAD Experience
Ability to read electrical drawings
Coordinate and manage controls systems
Communication with external manufacturing system /MES
Atlas Copco Tools Talk programming and interface with torque tools
Experience with controls and programming servo driven equipment
Willingness to travel in North America – time traveling can be up to 50%
Basic experience with Vision systems to guide robot – offsets
Develop & Completion of Automation risk assessments
Knowledgeable in MS-Office
Mentor and Train plant controls engineers and support production as needed
Communicate across cross functional groups
Support Kaizen, Improvement walks, and Error proofing projects
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Software Engineering
3-5 years' experience in a similar role
Preferred
Bonus: Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV/AMR) experience
Company
Lear Corporation
The Lear Corporation is a Fortune 500 company with world-class products designed,
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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