Controls Engineer

At BWI we are looking for a Controls Engineer for our Warren, MI plant.

Job Duties: * Support the maintenance department by assisting in the troubleshooting of equipment issues, which includes troubleshooting PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors.

* Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs and machine controls drawings in an electronic and/or paper format and throughout facility.

* Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve automated equipment including devices, I/O, instruments and all other components associate with automated processes to meet production and safety goals.

* Support various I/O devices connected to PLC's including HMI's, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc., and support/assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits.

* Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance.

* Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs.

* 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 apply skills in restoring equipment to operation.

* Implement and maintain data collection system from Plant floor processing equipment.

Identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process.

* Part of multi-disciplinary Plant Team to determine continuous improvement strategies.

* Identify and plan for process impact(s) as a result of engineering and launch changes.

* Participate in 8D or similar root-cause based problem solving tasks to ensure that abnormalities, when observed, are acted upon to resolve root-causes.

* Contribute to specifications for equipment purchases, which include review and commentary on equipment controls drawings prior to build approval.

Required Experience: * Degree in Engineering/Electrical field preferred, or equivalent additional experience * 5-7 years related Controls Engineering manufacturing experience; automotive experience preferred * Allen Bradley PLC's experience is a must PRIMARY LOCATION Bridgewater Interiors II