Motherson is a multinational, people-focused enterprise serving a diversified industry range with a broad range of products and services and is one of the 22 largest automotive suppliers worldwide. With facilities spread across 41 countries and the strength of over 200,000 employees, the company has a truly global environment where diversity and inclusion drive our culture.

SMP Automotive is the Motherson Group’s specialist in innovative modules and complete systems for the automotive industry.

• A globally preferred supplier of cockpits, door panels and bumpers in Europe, United States, Mexico, Brazil, and China.
• A leading plastic expert with innovative processes and technologies.
• One of the largest suppliers of bumpers, instrument panels and door panels to the premium segment.

Locally, since 2018, SMP Alabama has been producing modules and polymer products for Mercedes Benz US International (MBUSI) in our state-of-the-art facilities. Parts we produce include:

• Interior door panels
• Front and Rear Bumpers
• Grills
• Claddings
• Rear Spoilers
• Rocker Panels
• Running Boards

Integration Controls Engineer

The ideal candidate should have the following attributes and/or skills: 

• BS in ME, EE, Automation or related field and 5 years related experience in design of automated equipment. Proficient working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and welding equipment. 
• Expert knowledge of PLC Systems (Siemens)
• Expert knowledge of 3D CAD software
• Expert knowledge of HMI development
• Mechanical, Electrical, plastics processing
• Technical Root Cause Analysis
• Maintenance systems – Reliability/Preventive
• Planning of investments – new equipment
• Ability to coordinate with outside suppliers
• Microsoft Office / SAP
• English

Main Duties

• Project management and complete design of electro-mechanical equipment used in industrial manufacturing environment – as well as retrofit of current automation on-site
• Development of machine mechanisms, assemblies, machine function and debugging industrial equipment
• Specification of PLC, robots, drives/motors and field devices.
• Establish operating procedures, training materials and maintenance requirements for newly implemented machinery 
• Cost-conscious, responsible and result-oriented actions within the framework of the given company organization
• Standardization of manufacturing equipment/components used at SMPAL 
• Provide final acceptance of all new equipment technology 
• Design mechanical systems for new, or retrofit existing, manufacturing automation machinery
• Design and specify electrical components for custom automated industrial machinery
• Coordinate with other engineers and manufacturing personnel to ensure design intent, function and cost effectiveness of production are achieved.
• Establish tech manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventive maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for new automated equipment/processes
• Manage individual project budgets and schedules and routinely report on progress
• Ability to receive feedback and improvement suggestions from internal customers as well as brainstorm with cross-functional teams
• Adhere to good manufacturing and documentation practices
• Lead, advise and train junior personnel
• Ability to work on projects and tasks without direct supervision
• Function as the main technical liaison within the maintenance group for automated equipment
• Planning and purchasing/procurement for new model ancillary equipment
• Works in conjunction with all other maintenance depts to develop countermeasures and horizontally deploy to all like equipment
• Analyzes process and/or failure data to determine the need for improved craft skills
• Assists Maintenance Planner with the selection/ purchasing / procurement and storage of the magazine items
• Can be called upon to assist all Maintenance Managers with all aspects of Injection Molding/Paint and Assembly functions
• Responsible for generation of plant standards regarding plant equipment, components and brands
• Sustained continuous improvement process actions and process and product optimization
• Operations improvement through implementation of Predictive Technology
• Supports monitoring and improvement of MTBF and MTTR on production equipment 
• Responsible to perform statistical analysis on machinery failure data to determine whether adjustments to the Engineered Maintenance Strategy are warranted
• Reviews and/or develops machinery modification plans to deal with single-point failure scenarios
• Special tasks as assigned.