Controls Engineer-3rd Shift at Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in Highland Park, Michigan

Job Description:

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

Electrical Controls Engineer troubleshoots MES systems, as well programming for automated equipment. Maintains and troubleshoots databases, vision systems, PLC and robotics.

• Diagnose and resolve causes of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues.


• Must be able to read electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic prints.


• Familiar with automotive manufacturing equipment (PLCs, HMIs, Conveyors, IM Presses, Plastic Welding Equipment, VFDs, Safety PLCs/Circuits, Torque Tools, ANDON/MES/Part Tracking/Traceability systems, and peripherals (Barcode Scanners/RFID/Vision), Robotics, Servos, Encoders)


• Familiar with JIT manufacturing and ILVS build methodology.


• Assist the maintenance department in installing new electronic/electrical control equipment and making it operational.


• Provide training for the maintenance department on the operation and diagnostics of the machine controls and motor controllers.


• Maintain master backups for all machine programs.


• Provide support for Programmable Logic Controllers, robots and Panel Views to maximize both quality and production.


• Support existing programming using RS Logix 5000,RSView Studio,


• Program and troubleshoot Fanuc, Willingness to learn is a must.


• Supports manufacturing metrics (Safety, Chang point, OEE, Scrap, Waste)


• Manages time effectively and without requiring a lot of oversight.


• Seeks out opportunities for continuous improvement within engineering and other departments.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment


• Knowledge of FCA broadcast technology and equipment is a plus.


• Successful candidate will have strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to calmly troubleshoot issues and work with plant maintenance and production staff to bring about solutions and share information with peers.


• Works well individually and as a team, following all company and department processes and methods.