Lead Automation and Controls Engineer

Job Description

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.

We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.

We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

This role will function as the subject matter expert, Functional, & Technical Lead for key weld systems including servo’s, variable frequency drives, motion, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming. The duties performed will include planning of manufacturing, installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical apparat. This will include performance of engineering duties such as planning of systems deployment, weld

oversight / direction

setting, installation, operation, and maintenance. This role will function as the technical expert for all associated systems and their

programs / configuration.

This role will lead and coordinate with department side leaders and technical staff to ensure the optimization of key production technologies are optimized and are stable for production.

Key Accountabilities

Review downtime, and apply Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) methods

Evaluate & approve changes to equipment or process for improving the running or downtime conditions

Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components, soliciting observations from operators

Identify and approve opportunities for improvement for Key Performance Indicators and for cost

avoidance / elimination

Approve electrical engineering drawings at the various design completion levels

Ensure project schedules are on track and in alignment with budget to achieve construction cost estimates

Approve the use of new

technologies / processes

that can drive continuous improvement

Assist shutdown activities to achieve planned shutdown outcomes

Mentor associates and build new expertise and transfer expertise to equipment service, maintenance staff, and engineering to maximize electrical knowledge and capability

Work on

complex / sophisticated

projects and / or processes

Approve engineering design concepts

Assist in equipment installation while maintaining high accuracy workmanshi

Adhere to equipment installation standards (drawings, compliance, data) to effectively improve MTBF (mean time between failures) and MTTR (mean time to repair)

Develop, implement, & maintain plant-wide reports for system utilization to drive continuous improvement

Provide technical expertise towards the increased efficiency of data utilization & leverage

Complex troubleshooting & analysis of equipment to resolve issues within these systems in a timely manner

Peer mentoring & development of other engineering members

Maintain product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Education

A Bachelors level degree in Instrumentation / Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering / Controls Software / similar field of study or, equivalent combination of relevant work experience and certifications.

Minimum Experience :

5 to 7 years of experience in equipment / electrical engineering, robotics / automation engineering

A strong understanding of electrical / electronic engineering principles, including circuit theory, power systems, and electrical safety.

Knowledge of control systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and variable frequency drives (VFDs).

Hands-on experience in PLC programming alongside proficiency in Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Functional Block Diagram (FBD).

Understanding of automation systems and robotics, including sensor technology, actuator systems, and robotics principles.

Should be able analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate technical information and collaborate with other team members.

Highly desirable :

Prior experience working on Allen-Bradley factory automation equipment.

Any of these :

SLC500, MicroLogix PLC, ControlLogix PLC, RSLogix5000, CompactLogix PLC

Working Conditions

Flexible work hours

Flexible work schedule

Ability to travel, both domestic and international

5~10 hours of overtime weekly

Weekend and holiday work will be required

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards :

Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)

Paid Overtime

Regional Bonus (when applicable)

Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown

Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth :

Advancement Opportunities

Career Mobility

Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning

Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings :

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment

Lifestyle Account

Childcare Reimbursement Account

Elder Care Support

Wellbeing Program

Community Service and Engagement Programs

Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.