Stellantis

Controls Engineer, SBU

Stellantis • $80K — $100K *
Detroit, MI 48228In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, control systems, or manufacturing engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience in controls, automation, or a related engineering role.
  • Proficiency in control-system programming and industrial software tools.
  • Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting mechanical/electrical control systems.
  • Willingness to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, test, and coordinate implementation of preventative actions for production processes.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance Supervisors and Engineering Leaders to approve program changes.
  • Modify or update machine PLC programs in partnership with IT groups.
  • Investigate and resolve issues with automation, workstations, and robotics.
  • Maintain and update controls documentation, including schematics and maintenance PMs.
  • Troubleshoot PLC controls and various electrical components, capturing all changes.
  • Lead troubleshooting initiatives related to equipment downtime and safety concerns.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic engineering environment.
  • Participation in continuous improvement initiatives like Kaizen.
  • Engagement with a broad range of cutting-edge technologies and equipment.
  • Professional growth through involvement in simultaneous engineering projects.
  • Regular reporting and presentation opportunities to stakeholders.
Full Job Description
The Plant Controls Engineer is responsible for planning, testing and coordinating the implementation of preventative actions in the production lines to establish and verify capable/stable and reliable production processes in terms of safety, quality, delivery and cost. Below are additional duties, not all inclusive.
  • Work with Maintenance Supervisors, Business Unit Leaders or Engineering Group Leaders to evaluate, implement and obtain approval for program changes.
  • Work with IT groups to modify and /or update machine/assembly PLC programs and communication programs as they relate to plant network.
  • Investigate and resolve issues associated with machining and facilities equipment, assembly automation, workstations, robotics and automated equipment.
  • Maintain and update controls documentation, including schematics and documents for machining/assembly, maintenance PMs.
  • Troubleshoot PLC controls, electrical components, servo-drives, motors, wiring-cables in cable trays and panels. Review and make program changes on Siemens, Fanuc, Rockwell, ABB and a variety of other control systems. Capture and document changes, updates prints... etc.
  • Lead, coordinate and facilitate trouble shooting electrical issues, problem issues as they relate to equipment downtime, throughput improvement, or any safety concern (interlocks, switches, etc.).
  • Help troubleshoot and make improvements on all electrical facilities and equipment using input from Production, Maintenance Supervisors, Business Unit Leaders, Engineering Group Leaders, tradesmen, operators, and vendors/service providers.
  • Establish, maintain, update and administer electrical control plans.
  • Participate in all aspects of simultaneous engineering efforts to improve current processes and new projects.
  • Monitor and improve performance of production processes with respect to cycle time, uptime, etc.
  • Generate, prepare and present regular reports to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Work with and support all plant operations in Stellantis Industrial Systems initiatives utilizing Stellantis Industrial Systems tools for continuous improvement efforts, including Kaizen's and other quality improvements aids.
  • Assist with Engineering Work Orders and training of Skilled Trades and Writing Standardized Maintenance Procedure. Also reviewing top losses and determining solutions. root cause identification, resolution, countermeasures, and prevention.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years' experience in a controls/automation or related engineering role
  • Proficiency with control-system programming, including PLC languages and industrial software tools
  • Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical/electrical control systems
  • Flexibility to work all shifts Daily, weekend and holiday overtime

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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