Controls Engineer

A leading North American supplier of propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components and assemblies. Our 100% vertical integration capabilities allow us to offer our customers end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We are building a better foundation for every vehicle on the road. We are recognized by our customers as one of the top suppliers in our industry.

This role is located in Detroit, MI

As a Controls Engineer you will be responsible for the following;

• Optimize transfer press curves to increase HPH performance.
• Troubleshoot new and existing stamping equipment company wide.
• Coordinate and direct teams to resolve equipment issues affecting throughput on stamping presses.
• Train plant engineering and maintenance personnel in transfer optimizing methodology.
• Provide remote support to plant engineering and maintenance teams.
• Support HTH improvement activities
• Work with the India Tech Center to evaluate transfer simulations for new die designs.
• Identify and implement cost savings ideas.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Performs work remotely, locally, regionally and at distant plants.
• Works hand on with equipment whenever required.
• Design of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls systems for new and retrofit equipment.
• Program PLC, HMI, network devices and related hardware when required.
• Develop and support motor drive configuration for servo, variable frequency, and DC systems.
• Understand, implement, and support robotic programming.
• Support startup and debug of new and modified equipment to achieve plant performance objectives.
• Able to utilize engineering software and equipment: PLC, HMI, Motion Control, and CAD programs.
• Evaluate and apply new technology as required.
• Direct activities to ensure that equipment manufacturing, installation, and testing meet specifications.
• Support new model launches and improvement teams.
• Participate in cross functional team activities as required.