Yanfeng · 1 month ago
Senior Automation Engineer
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expYanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors, designing and manufacturing interior components for automakers. The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance on injection molding machines, coordinating the setup of new equipment, and providing training for maintenance technicians to ensure optimal plant operations.
AutomotiveElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Performs preventative maintenance tasks on Injection Molding Machines on timed basis at various locations
Develops maintenance preventive surveys, evaluating or recommending actions to minimize production downtime
Coordinates the setting up and adjustment of new (industrial) equipment. Provides on the job training, coaching and deals with setting up, calibration, testing and repair activities
Develops maintenance preventive surveys, evaluating or recommending actions to minimize production downtime
Coordinates the setting up and adjustment of new (industrial) equipment. Provides on the job training, coaching and deals with setting up, calibration, testing and repair activities
Prepares reports and keeps records
May also cover ongoing facilities management (e.g. establishment of maintenance standards, maintenance of building services in compliance with statutory regulations such as Health & Safety)
Works closely with the maintenance team in the troubleshooting and upkeep of the plant equipment
Provides training for the maintenance technicians on the operation and diagnostics of plant floor equipment as needed
Participate in Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Programs to improve MU
Recommends and initiates modifications or replacement of plant equipment that fails to meet operational standards
Good computer skills able to work with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Works with Maintenance Dept. and Process Engineers for all repair and maintenance of automation equipment
Maintains documentation closely following necessary timelines on specific projects
Develop, maintain and improve automation control systems integral to injection molding and assembly equipment
Travel Required – 75%
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 Years of Experience within the manufacturing industry
Experience in performing preventative maintenance on injection molding machines
Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces
Bachelor Degree in Electrical or industry software Engineering
Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions
Good computer skills able to work with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels
Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote)
Understand, apply and meet all function-related IOS requirements
Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements
Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements
Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements
Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements
Must comply with all company policies and procedures
Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time
Preferred
Experience in the design and commissioning of customized or non-standard electrical automation equipment
Eplan -Good skill to read the electrical diagram, familiar with the performance of low-voltage control components, such as PLC module, inverter, circuit breaker, relay, soft starter, motor starter and protector
PLC/Drive -Familiar with Siemens and Rockwell system etc. on the PLC programming, HMI design & programming. Very familiar with VFD, Servo driver and Pneumatic control system
With adequate and independent DESIGN experience of Automation projects, as well as installation, programming and debugging, very familiar to diagnose, analysis and resolve
Robot- Industry robot programming and commissioning experience, such as ABB, FANUC, KUKA
Company
Yanfeng
Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Foy
Director
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2025-08-07
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