Electrical Controls Engineer

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer

Why join 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?

YOUR ROLE

The Connection Systems North America (CS NA) team has an exciting opportunity for a Controls (Electrical preferred) Engineer. Under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering General Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing on-site engineering support within the high speed metal stamping operation, primarily for machine vision. The Controls Engineer will identify and implement improvements and align new technologies within the stamping industry to update manufacturing systems.

In your daily job you will:

Provide on-site support to manufacturing operations in order maintain production processes

Troubleshoot process issues with skilled tradesmen

Improve processes through the identification of daily manufacturing problems (ex: error proofing quality, improving up-time, cycle speed, reduction in waste, etc.)

Develop expertise in metal stamping operations control systems, particularly vision system programming, terminal presses, winding equipment and all other sub processes

Obtain quotes, write purchase requisitions for project needs, maintain control of spending on projects for new equipment and existing equipment revisions

Communicate projects or specific assignment status through verbal and written communication

Develop planned maintenance procedures as well as support plant maintenance activities

Keep current on new technology within the stamping industry for new manufacturing systems

Follow all Aptiv Corporate and local procedures

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Electrical preferred)

Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization

Strong results-orientation and execution characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills

"Must be legally able to work in the U.S. without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer, now, or at any time in the future".

Nice to Haves (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience in developing/programming machine vision systems (Cognex software a plus).

Machine controls aptitude, machinery and equipment electrical support and machine control programming (Rockwell software a plus).

Experience in equipment communication, networking, integration, etc.

Prior plant process support, experience in electrical support of stamping presses, servo feeds, machine vision, robotics (Fanuc a plus), IT communications, etc.

Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD.

Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently

Resourcefully innovate and adapt in a rapidly changing environment

Ability to work in a unionized environment.

Minimal domestic and/or international travel possible - very limited to special circumstances.

WHY JOIN US?

You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

Private health care effective day 1 of employment

Life and accident insurance

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation and Parental leave)

Relocation assistance may be available

Learning and development opportunities

Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

Recognition for innovation and excellence

Opportunities to give back to the community

Tuition Reimbursement

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW

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