FCA · 1 month ago
Manufacturing Electrical Engineer - Controls Launch Technician
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFCA is a leading automotive company seeking a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer - Controls Launch Technician. The Launch Engineer will provide Controls and Robotics support during the design, installation, and launch phases of new manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with standards and managing documentation and deliverables.
Information TechnologyTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Providing Controls and Robotics support during design, installation and launch phase of new program manufacturing equipment
Writing specifications and interacting with contractors and project teams
Validating all equipment to the FCA NAFTA Controls and Robotics standards as well as state and federal codes
Tracking equipment build and resolving Controls and Robotics issues from the equipment design phase through the installation
Managing documentation, software and final deliverables including hand-off to FCA Vehicle Assembly Plants
Implementing IT applications and part traceability requirements as outlined by Vehicle Process Engineering (ME)
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma with 3 years manufacturing experience
PLC/Motion Controllers/HMI programming proficiency is required
Ability to work any shift, overtime and travel both domestic and international 60-80%
Strong written and oral communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent
Manufacturing automotive process engineering knowledge
Minimum of 3 years of engineering design experience in a related field with an emphasis on the following; Electrical schematic design, controls engineering, PLC programming, network management and interface to plant floor systems
5 years of controls and/or plant floor systems integration experience
Familiarity with governing codes such as OSHA, CSA, ANSI, NFPA70 & NFPA79 and UL508 & UL508a as they pertain to Controls & Safety
Strong and proficient knowledge of Controls electrical design
Strong and proficient understanding of field networks: EIP, DeviceNet, ProfiNet, etc
Company
FCA
FCA is one of the largest technology integrators in the field of fiber optic systems for building optical teletransmission networks.
51-200 employees
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