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 a Controls Engineer to join our team at our Spartanburg Plant located in Spartanburg, SC.
What you will do :
- Update, modify and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, Allen Bradley ladder logic, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, multiple operator interfaces, hydraulics and pneumatics distribution control
- Design and develop new machine controls involving robotics, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision applications
- Coordinate in a professional manner with engineering and maintenance on existing machine controls modifications and issues keeping existing equipment function and production running
- Knowledge of machine and plant networking solutions
- Able to work with OEMs to guarantee new equipment is designed and built to the facility’s safety and controls standards
- Knowledge of the integration of barcode scanners / cameras into PLC control systems
- Provide electrical support for injection molding press systems. Provide electrical support for injection molding robotics
- Integrate assembly verification / poke yoke systems into existing equipment
- Identify cost reduction opportunities
- Candidate is expected to teach themselves functionality of new devices and controls systems as technology advances and equipment is updated
- Assures that all systems are maintained at maximum acceptable levels
- 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 optionsParental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employeesTuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue educationAuria 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 :
Bachelors in mechanical engineering5-7 years as a Controls Engineer in Automotive or Manufacturing companyExposure working with Automotive OEM base, preferably Volvo, Mercedes, BMW.Experience in Customer PortalsKnowledge, Skills, and Ability :
PC Hardware setup, troubleshooting, maintainingBasic LAN knowledge and functionality (TCP / IP)Basic LAN hardware knowledge (switches, cabling, routers)Software installation / upgradingNetwork printingBasic AD knowledge (disable users, change passwords)Windows 7Installing / troubleshooting label printers and hand held scannersBackup exec (or similar software)Ability to read and update electrical schematic drawingsKnowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems involving Urethane reaction injection molding, Rotational dry cast cells, Vacuum forming, Paint cells, Laser scoring, water jets, sonic and vibration welding and othersExperience Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens and Omron PLC / HMI systemsIndustrial protocols such as Ethernet, Profibus, RS-232, Devicenet, DH+Strong deductive reasoning / problem solving skillsVisual Basic or other software design is a plusAutoCAD design softwareTravel Requirements :
Travel to other North America plants may be required for training, support, and meetings.