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 Controls Engineer to join our team at our Auria Sidney location in Sidney, Ohio. This position will support the 3rd shift Production team; 3rd shift production hours are 10:45 PM - 6:45 AM.
What you will do:

• Work with maintenance to support production equipment:  all electrical systems including up to 480V, motor controls including contactors and VFD’s from Allen Bradley and SEW, hardwired safety circuits including light curtains, safety laser scanners, gate switches, and safety relays, PLC troubleshooting with AB PLC5, SLC500 and Control Logix platforms, HMI troubleshooting with AB Panelview Plus, CTC powerstation and industrial PC’s with Labview and custom applications, ability to work with industrial I/O networks including Ethernet I/P, Devicenet, Controlnet and Remote I/O, work with Motoman MRC, XRC, NX and DX series robots in waterjet cutting, stapling and gluing applications, maintain industrial vision systems including Keyence and Cognex
• Work with program engineering personnel to design and implement new capital equipment:  design distribution from 480VAC down to 24VDC circuits, design safety circuits to guard personnel, layout and program PLCs mostly in Control Logix platform, design and program HMIs based on application, work with various distributed I/O systems, industrial vision system integration and programming (Cognex), integrate Motoman robots including MRC, XRC, NX and DX series
• Support and modify existing equipment:  work with plant production and other engineering personnel to formulate and implement equipment changes, modify PLC and HMI programs for changes, maintain part data in plant servers and PLCs for customer changes, modify robot programs and/or vision inspections for customer changes, maintain and modify industrial communication and I/O networks
• Act as back-up IT administrator
• 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:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree or equivalent experience

Travel Requirements: Daily and/or overnight travel should be minimal Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Working knowledge and experience with processes and equipment found in the facility
• Expertise in machine safety standards and specifications used within the automotive industry and within the facility
• Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics
• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work well in a team environment

When applying to Auria positions, you will be taken to our career site (careers.auriasolutions.com) to apply directly with us even through external job boards. Auria utilizes an in depth interview process and will extend offers to successful candidates only at the completion of our process. Auria reminds all candidates that we will never ask for sensitive financial information throughout our process. We remind all candidates to take caution with any position that they are applying or when engaging with recruiters.