Sr. Controls Engineer, Assembly, Fremont Manufacturing Engineering

What to Expect

The Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer position, reporting to Controls Engineering Manager, is at our Fremont Factory location. This role's main responsibility is to handle all controls and robotics topics and issues within General Assembly. The successful candidate will have extensive theoretical and hands-on experience in all facets of automated General Assembly equipment, as well as experience managing new product introductions, equipment projects (new installations) and process optimization, upgrades & modifications. ​They must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect part quality, production efficiency, work cell ergonomics, and maintenance. The successful candidate will also have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent. ​Additionally, they are expected to be hands-on on the shop floor when needed.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for designing, selecting, managing, programming, and commissioning of automation equipment
• Responsible for implementing and managing continuous process optimization including the addition of advanced and conventional technologies to improve quality, productivity and reduce overall waste
• Overall responsibility for all controls-related activities in the shop. Leading and assisting production in all controls related topics and issues
• Support and aid maintenance team in troubleshooting difficult breakdowns and chronic equipment failures
• Develop & maintain proper documentation of all electrical equipment and associated procedures, making updates as required by modifications
• Identify weak areas of the production systems using root cause analysis and first principles thinking and implement effective countermeasures using all available means
• Implement and maintain quality control methods including poke yokes, data tracking systems, part recognition and problem reporting
• Optimization and improvement of human machine interfaces, and SCADA systems and MES interfaces for the General Assembly organization
• Creation and improvements of equipment safety standards, and the implementation of those standards into the manufacturing equipment, including periodic checks and qualification inspections
• Understand and program using several different programming styles, including ladder logic, structured text

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional controls engineering experience in automotive industry
• 5+ years of advanced PLC programming knowledge on Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent PLCs in a professional environment
• 3+ years Siemens (Preferably SICAR Standard)
• HMI programming experience – Ignition, Siemens Simatic, or equivalent
• Proven project management experience
• Proficient in CAD working with electrical diagrams and prints
• Great problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to objectively resolve conflict within a large group
• Able to work flexible hours and schedules as required