Manufacturing Engineer Electrical / Electronic

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Manufacturing Engineer Electrical / Electronic

Job Summary:

Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Electrical / Electronic. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

• Provide direction for controls equipment locations for safety, maintenance and production consideration for tool install and through launch.
• Provide assistance for defining Factory Information System (FIS) assets at PLC level.
• Support coordination between tooling supplier and plant floor systems supplier for FIS, ILVS, IBSS, etc.
• Support integration of Plant Facilities supplied equipment: energy supplies, operator lift tables.
• Verify all safety standards are adhered.
• Perform debug and tool buy-off controls functions that support maintenance and production, i.e., fault diagnostics, manual screen functions, robot control screens, and all remain panel view functions at the plant.
• Validate the implementation of controls Task updates.
• Provide support for plants to resolve controls issues and concerns.
• Provide feedback/lessons learned to the controls standard group.
• Ensure ross commodity tooling consistency.
• Mentor tooling suppliers to prove safe, consistent, reliable and maintainable tooling.
• Verify common programming practices are followed.
• Support standard group for the controls design/build checklists for each tool prior to scheduled buy-offs, as required.
• Perform the PLC/robot safety risk assessments and sign EL10 documents.
• Review, track and help resolve controls issues during launch phase.
• Assist in the development of a robust prove out and test plan for any new interfaces being developed.
• Coordinate controls open-issue meetings between all the tooling/facility, integrator and the plants during the launch phase.
• Support FIS and throughput meetings and issues.

Basics:

• Must have minimum of BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Must have detailed working knowledge of robots, preferable: Kawasaki and Fanuc Robots.
• Must have in-depth knowledge and experience in Ford controls architectures.
• Experience with the development and launch of new controls, processes and facilities.
• Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally - up to 70%.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays to ensure completion of assignments.
• Must have above average communication, leadership and computer skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD 2000 and Rockwell Software Suite.
• Experiences in Ethernet, Device Net, Profinet, Profibus, etc., networking, especially Ethernet/IP.
• Must be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision.
• Controls engineering experience in Body Construction department.
• 10 years of working experience with similar technical qualifications.

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 areas 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 customers toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn todays problems into tomorrows 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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