Android Industries · 9 hours ago
Plant Controls Engineer
Hazel Park, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expAndroid Industries is seeking a Plant Controls Engineer to evaluate and enhance control systems and manufacturing technologies. The role involves managing supplier development, ensuring equipment functionality, and participating in continuous improvement projects.
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Responsibilities
Evaluate control systems, products, components, and applications
Evaluate new manufacturing and control technologies, adapting into specifications as appropriate
Confirm control system functionality, including appropriate safety compliance, by designing and/or executing test procedures
Prepare and/or review electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls drawings for equipment purchases; collaborate with related engineering teams to evaluate components, materials, and suppliers
Manage supplier development and delivery
Keep equipment operating and improve equipment uptime by performing periodic audits; troubleshooting breakdowns; requesting supplies; defining and reviewing preventive maintenance plans; calling for repairs; and implementing process improvements
Maintain project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates
Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs and machine controls drawings in electronic format
Implement and maintain data collection system from plant floor processing equipment
Participate in PFMEA analysis and as a knowledge leader for lean manufacturing and other continuous improvement projects
Identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process
Identify and plan for process impact(s) as a result of engineering and launch changes
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or in related fields
7+ year experience as a manufacturing/controls engineer in automotive manufacturing or assembly facility
Working knowledge of automated assembly systems, basic theory of industrial control systems applications, design and operations, including concepts of power distribution
Depth of knowledge in tooling design, process and layout design, quality engineering, ergonomics, health and safety
Technical competence with IT and control systems; program and troubleshoot machine controls (Siemens-Step 7; Allen Bradley-Ladder Logic)
Ability to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems
Apply knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment to operation
Understanding of and experienced in program launch process (including APQP; PFMEA; control plans; plant layout; tooling and equipment design, development and implementation; facility deployment; etc.)
Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain attention to critical details and deadlines
Skilled in root-cause based problem solving tasks to ensure that abnormalities, when observed, are acted upon to resolve root-causes
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Ability to learn new technologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to conduct training, interact and collaborate effectively with leadership, peers, sales, vendors, plant team members, etc
Proficient in Microsoft Office software, Phoenix PC Works, Inderbus, DeviceNet, RSView, ControLogix
Company
Android Industries
Android supplies complex modular assemblies and manages the global supply chain.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Kathryn Nichols
CEO
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