What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer - Automotive position at KYYBA Inc?
Job Title: ( Controls Engineer - Automotive )
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Job Description:
Qualifications: We are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.
Position Duties: Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data
· Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues
· Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated
· Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
· Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.
· Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
· Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment
· Review and coordinate project installations
· Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
· Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
· Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
· Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment safety
Skills Required: PLC/CNC, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Software Systems
Skills Preferred: Robotics, Computer Vision
Experience Required: 5 yrs of related experience in PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)
· Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in Automotive (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
· Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required
· Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience Preferred: Experience: o Effective oral and written communication skills o Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience o 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills o Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping o Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79 o Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting o Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming o Fanuc controls troubleshooting o CNC troubleshooting
Education Required: High School Diploma / GED. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Location: ( Onsite Position and Sterling Heights MI )
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
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