Controls And Automation Engineer

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Controls and Automation Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Troy, MI is looking for a Controls and Automation Engineer. This is a Contract position.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Controls and Automation Engineer to join our innovative team. In this role, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing control systems and automation solutions for the manufacturing processes across General Assembly Launch, Body in White (BIW), and Battery Assembly. Your expertise will contribute to the efficiency, precision, and overall excellence of our production operations.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize safety above all to protect our team members, partners, and customers.

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for manufacturing processes in General Assembly Launch, BIW, and Battery Assembly, ensuring seamless integration with automation solutions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in each department to understand design requirements and provide expertise on controls and automation feasibility.

• Program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and other control system components across all manufacturing lines.

• Work closely with product engineering and production teams in General Assembly, BIW, and Battery Assembly to optimize automation solutions and troubleshoot issues for continuous improvement.

• Ensure all automation interfaces are compatible with the MES system and collect the required data and interface with associated systems.

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in controls and automation, incorporating innovative solutions to enhance production efficiency across all departments.

• Collaborate with external suppliers to source, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge control and automation technologies applicable to General Assembly, BIW, and Battery Assembly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.

• Proven experience as a Controls and Automation Engineer in a manufacturing launch environment, with a focus on General Assembly Launch, BIW, and Battery Assembly processes.

• In-depth knowledge of control system design, PLC programming, HMIs, and automation technologies, with proficiency in Rockwell/Allen Bradley systems, and interfacing with MES systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize control systems.

• NetSuite or other cloud based ERP systems experience is required.

• Launch manufacturing experience is required.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to achieve project goals.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and quality in control system design and implementation.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Controls and Automation Engineer in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future

• Communicate Honestly and Broadly

• Seek Technology and Business "First"

• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Comprehensive Benefit Package

• 401(k) with matching contributions

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Discounts

• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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