Control Automation Engineer

Overview

Control Automation Engineer – Aptiv. You"ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world''s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

Responsibilities

As a Control Automation Engineer on our team, you''ll be responsible for coordinating the Machines and Automation efforts on new program launches, setting up and / or revising manufacturing processes for current programs. Assisting the manufacturing operations in problem solving and continuous process improvements : Reduced Scrap, Increase OE, Reduced Cycle Time. Documents and presents findings of the improvements to management. Implementing the improvements and it at the floor. Lead Automation process through support manufacturing Operations. Responsible for overseeing tooling, fixture, and gauge design and engineering drawing mark-ups per job launch plans.

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are :

• The control process engineer will be responsible for programming existing equipment, assist in defect reductions, and improving OEE.
• Secondary responsibility will include supporting existing manufacturing lines in production
• Optimize / setup programs to improve equipment efficiencies and output.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve the manufacturing process and reduce downtime through creation of known good conditions, and improving change-over methods.
• Ability to reduce cycle time and provide training necessary to meet KPI targets.
• Support the cross functional team as needed.
• Maintain and write work instructions, control plans, process flow, and process failure modes effects analysis documents.
• Administers and ensures compliance with current safety policies
• This role is fully onsite.
• Maintain accurate records of rework performed and communicate status to supervisors or quality teams.
• Design electrical and pneumatic controls designs utilizing AutoCAD Electrical for drawing development.
• Develop a bill of controls materials, seeking cost estimates for purchasing department - work with management to get parts ordered on time.
• Responsible for designing the interconnections of peripheral hardware, such as but not limited to, servo motors, Vision, Robots, electrical test systems, Fuse inserters, data collection systems.
• Develop the system software architecture.
• Write the control system software.
• Develop Human to Machine Interface (HMI) programs and integrate with the control system.
• Responsible for integrating and / or programming peripheral hardware and software, such as but not limited to, servo motors, Vision, Robots, electrical test systems, Fuse inserters, data collection systems.
• Debug the system hardware and software.
• Run factory acceptance test at supplier and facility.
• Support the installation of the equipment.
• Adhere to established control standards and procedures.
• Observe safety procedures.
• PLC''s, HMI''s and Motion Control
• Allen Bradley - Studio 5000
• Siemens - TIA Portal
• Omron - Sysmac Studio
• Robots (Epson, Fanuc)
• Vision System (Cognex, Keyence, Matrox)
• Industrial Protocols (Ethernet IP, Ethernet TCP / IP, Profinet, EtherCat).
• SQL Database integration for product traceability
• Other peripheral devices
• Electrical Tester Testers
• Lasers marking
• Force and Displacement monitoring
• AutoCAD Electrical - design
• Visual Studio Programming
• Bachelor of Engineering OR in lieu of a Bachelors'' degree, a High School Diploma AND 8 + years'' experience as a Control Automation Engineer in automotive electrical center plant.
• Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledge of APQP quality principles
• TS-16949 IATF

Your preferred background (Nice to Haves)

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV

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