Controls Engineer

Description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.

We are currently searching for a Controls Engineer to join our team at our Spartanburg Plant located in Spartanburg, SC.

What you will do:

Update, modify and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, Allen Bradley ladder logic, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, multiple operator interfaces, hydraulics and pneumatics distribution control

Design and develop new machine controls involving robotics, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision applications

Coordinate in a professional manner with engineering and maintenance on existing machine controls modifications and issues keeping existing equipment function and production running

Knowledge of machine and plant networking solutions

Able to work with OEMs to guarantee new equipment is designed and built to the facility’s safety and controls standards

Knowledge of the integration of barcode scanners/cameras into PLC control systems

Provide electrical support for injection molding press systems. Provide electrical support for injection molding robotics

Integrate assembly verification/poke yoke systems into existing equipment

Identify cost reduction opportunities

Candidate is expected to teach themselves functionality of new devices and controls systems as technology advances and equipment is updated

Assures that all systems are maintained at maximum acceptable levels

Other duties as assigned

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.

Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options

Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees

Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education

Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%

Salary Continuation & Long Term Disability (LTD)

What you will bring:

Bachelors in mechanical engineering

5-7 years as a Controls Engineer in Automotive or Manufacturing company

Exposure working with Automotive OEM base, preferably Volvo, Mercedes, BMW.

Experience in Customer Portals

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

PC Hardware setup, troubleshooting, maintaining

Basic LAN knowledge and functionality (TCP/IP)

Basic LAN hardware knowledge (switches, cabling, routers)

Software installation/upgrading

Network printing

Basic AD knowledge (disable users, change passwords)

Windows 7

Installing / troubleshooting label printers and hand held scanners

Backup exec (or similar software)

Ability to read and update electrical schematic drawings

Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems involving Urethane reaction injection molding, Rotational dry cast cells, Vacuum forming, Paint cells, Laser scoring, water jets, sonic and vibration welding and others

Experience Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens and Omron PLC/HMI systems

Industrial protocols such as Ethernet, Profibus, RS-232, Devicenet, DH+

Strong deductive reasoning/problem solving skills

Visual Basic or other software design is a plus

AutoCAD design software

Travel Requirements:

Travel to other North America plants may be required for training, support, and meetings.