Lear Corporation

Controls & Automation Engineer

Lear Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Hammond • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Provides support of manufacturing operations to both shifts
  • Fanuc and UR robotic experience of integration, programming, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance
  • Managing small projects / workloads involving Fanuc and UR integrations, safety upgrades on existing equipment, and retrofits
  • Great electrical/mechanical troubleshooting abilities
  • Proficient in the Fanuc robotics systems (additional robotics experience in other brands is a plus)
  • Knowledgeable in Allen Bradley PLC: Micro Logix, Compact Logix, Control Logix with RS Logix 500, 5000, Studio 5000 software
  • Knowledgeable in reading and following electrical prints to diagnose and troubleshoot down equipment
  • Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems
  • Creates panel designs and layouts, bill of materials, and wiring schematics
  • Manages projects of various scopes and sizes to design, install, and modify plant equipment, processes, and facilities
  • Defines instrument, controls requirements, and establishes control system design criteria based on engineering analysis and evaluation
  • Provides electrical design of automation and control systems from field devices to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platforms
  • Ensures all designs conform to all applicable codes and regulations such as OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and GMP
  • Participates in development, testing, and implementation of PLC/SCADA application software for manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or related field
  • 5+ years in automation engineering or industrial controls
  • Firsthand experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley), robotics, and SCADA systems
  • Proficiency in programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, etc.)
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Must be willing to work extended hours or varying shifts to include weekends and holidays
  • Must be willing to be on call to immediately respond to problems that arise with equipment and processes.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
robotics programmingtroubleshootingFanuc roboticsAllen Bradley PLCLadder LogicStructured TextSCADA systemselectrical designautomation control systemspanel design
Soft skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillsindependent workteam collaborationproject management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Automation