Yanfeng · 19 hours ago
Controls Engineer (2nd Shift)
Harrison Township, MI, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expYanfeng is one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors. The Controls Engineer will diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical malfunctions, develop engineering specifications for control systems, and provide technical support to ensure optimal operation of production equipment.
AutomotiveElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Diagnose and resolve causes of electrical and mechanical malfunctions on all equipment
Assist the maintenance department in installing new electronic/electrical control equipment and making it operational
Develop engineering specifications for electrical control systems and equipment modifications
Provide technical support to the maintenance department when required; Plan, direct and record periodic electrical analysis on the production equipment
Recommend and initiate modifications or replacement of equipment which fail to meet operating standards
Provide training for the maintenance department on the operation and diagnostics of the machine controls and motor controllers
Research and implement cost effective upgrades to the equipment and facilities
Research and implement the most cost-effective replacement of electrical control parts
Keep updated electrical drawings and schematics on all production and plant equipment. Maintain master backups for all machine programs
Recommend the electrical spare parts inventory for all new and existing production equipment to insure maximum machine utilization
Develop programming and provide support for Programmable Logic Controllers, robots and Panel Views to maximize both quality and production
Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements
Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements
Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements
Information Security: 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
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)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Level Degree Area of Study: Electrical Engineering / Engineering Technology or similar. *Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position
3-5 Minimum Years of Experience as an electronic engineer, electrician or similar
3-5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
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
Special knowledge of electronic design systems
Ability to program and interface Allen Bradley drives and controls systems
Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems as it relates to controls of such systems
Experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming
Preferred
Advanced level Allen Bradley PLC programming
Ability to program Siemens PLC's
Some knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as it relates to controls of such systems
Advanced level in HMI interfaces and layouts for best operator experience
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
Recent News
EIN Presswire
2025-08-07
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