Controls & Automation Engineer Sr. Specialist

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Job Description

As a member of the Automation team, the Automation Engineer will be responsible for Leading, Supporting, Implementing, and Managing Automation projections while driving innovation in advancements.

The candidate will use their vast knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness to lead and implement automation cells and drive standards across North America. The candidate must be able to develop the concept, aid in the mechanical- Electrical design, install, train the receiving plant, and provide ongoing support for the robot cell. The candidate must also possess the skill to project lead other Integrators as a subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

A Specialist Professional (P4) is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

Responsibilities typically include:

• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager
• Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s in electrical or software engineering 

5+ years’ experience in a similar role 

Experience Requirements

Expert in (RS logix 500, RS logix 5000, Factory Talk HMI, Baluff I/O link, programming).

Fanuc Programming or basic understanding with Robotics

Understand and communicate applicable safety standards: general industry (OSHA 1910), machine guarding, robot safety (ANSI/RIA 15.06), automated vehicles, conveyor safety

Supporting member of Risk Assessments on all automated equipment

Auto CAD Experience  

Ignition or other SCADA software

Ability to read electrical drawings

Coordinate and manage controls systems

Communication with external manufacturing system /MES

Atlas Copco Tools Talk programming and interface with torque tools

Experience with controls and programming servo driven equipment

Willingness to travel in North America – time traveling can be up to 50%.

Basic experience with Vision systems to guide robot – offsets

Develop & Completion of Automation risk assessments

Knowledgeable in MS-Office

Certifications / Licenses

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.