Controls / Automation Leader - Toledo, OH

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The Controls/Automation Leader is responsible for maintaining, planning, and implementing, processes and equipment leading to stable and capable production/business performance.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain Safety - Quality - Delivery - Cost - Environment - Moral initiatives.
• Supervise maintenance, production, and salary personnel in assigned areas of responsibility.

• The ability to work a flexible work schedule, daily overtime, multiple shifts, weekends and holidays.

• Enhance machine/equipment capabilities as they relate to Safety, Throughput, Uptime, Cost, and Quality.
• Develop Subject Matter Expertise in assigned areas of responsibility:
  
  
  
  • Automotive Pretreatment process and equipment
  • Automotive Full Body Electrodeposition Process
  • Automated and Manual Automotive Sealer Application Automation
    
    
    
    • Fanuc M20 iA Robots and associated vision system
    • M710 ic Robots
    • Fanuc R 30iA controllers
    
    
    
    
  • Powder Paint Distribution and Control Systems
    
    
    
    • Fanuc P250 ib Robots
    • Fanuc RJ 30 iB Controllers
    
    
    
    
  • Industrial Burners and Controls related to:
    
    
    
    • Industrial Full Body Paint Cure Process
    • Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Champion Continuous Improvement Initiatives related to product quality, process optimization, and maintenance performance.
• Resolve issues associated with assembly automation, process quality, workstations, robotics and automated equipment; troubleshoot PLC controls, electrical components, servo-drives, motors, wiring and panels.
• Capture and document changes and update prints as needed; lead, coordinate and facilitate trouble shooting electrical and process issues.
• Lead problem resolution initiatives as they relate to equipment downtime, throughput improvement or any safety concerns. Establish, maintain, update and administer electrical and mechanical control plans; participate in all aspects of simultaneous engineering efforts to improve current processes and new projects; and perform any related tasks as needed.
• Lead Development and Optimization of Paint Process Equipment, converting ideas into tangible measurable manufacturing gains / improvements.
• Coordinate Professional Maintenance and breakdown activities.
• Standardized Maintenance Procedure (SMP) - creation and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years manufacturing experience in automotive assembly and/or machining environment
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot electric, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Capable of reading and updating electrical and pneumatic schematics
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products
• The ability to work a flexible work schedule, daily overtime, multiple shifts, weekends and holidays
• Proficient in the following PLC Architectures: Allen Bradley LOGIX5, Guard Logix, Studio5000 or Panelview Plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology, and/or advance degree credit
• Self-directed and motivated Effective problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in high volume Automotive Industry Paint Process
• Collaborate with cross functional groups to resolve problems and attain continuous improvement objectives.

Full-time

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.