Automation Engineer, AME Powertrain
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You Will: Support the implementation and maintenance of equipment control systems, including equipment I/Os and fundamental machine logic Assist with layout engineering efforts.
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Responsibilities
- Support implementation and maintenance of equipment control systems, including I/Os and machine logic
- Assist with layout engineering to optimize powertrain line layouts, material flow, and equipment integration
- Support automation systems involving robotics, end of arm tooling, pick and place automation, sensors, conveyors, vision systems, and laser cleaning/welding
- Apply company controls standards when developing or modifying equipment controls
- Support data collection and connectivity between machines and plant systems for traceability, status reporting, and process monitoring
- Write, modify, and debug PLC code under established architectures and standards
- Support integration between PLCs and subsystems such as conveyors, robots, MES, vision systems, and third party equipment
- Implement and maintain safety related control functions per ANSI/RIA15.06 and OSHA requirements
- Develop and update HMI screens for equipment operation, alarms, and troubleshooting
- Support external equipment integrators during build, installation, and commissioning
- Participate in equipment testing, installation, and buy off at vendor sites and Lucid facilities
- Assist with training Maintenance and Production teams on automated equipment operation and troubleshooting
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Automation Engineering or Controls Engineering within manufacturing (preferably automotive or high volume production)
- Working knowledge of electromechanical and mechatronic systems
- Familiarity with industrial safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA)
- Hands on experience programming PLCs (Allen Bradley and/or Siemens)
- Experience with HMI development (Ignition, FactoryTalk, or Siemens WinCC)
- Knowledge of industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP or PROFINET)
- Ability to read, modify, and debug PLC programs
- Experience supporting automated machinery and industrial sensors
- Exposure to robotics systems (Fanuc preferred)
- Exposure to vision systems (Cognex or Keyence desired)
- Experience supporting equipment from build through installation and into production preferred
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You Will
- Support the implementation and maintenance of equipment control systems, including equipment I/Os and fundamental machine logic
- Assist with layout engineering efforts to support and optimize Powertrain line layouts, material flow, and equipment integration
- Support automation systems involving robotics, end of arm tooling, pick and place automation, position sensors, material handling systems, fluid dispensing, vision systems, conveyors, and laser cleaning or welding equipment
- Apply existing company, factory, and line level controls standards and specifications when developing or modifying equipment controls
- Support data collection and connectivity between machines and plant systems to enable traceability, machine status reporting, and process monitoring
- Write, modify, and debug PLC code under established architectures and standards, with an emphasis on structure, documentation, and maintainability
- Support integration between PLCs and subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), machine vision systems, and third party equipment
- Implement and maintain safety related control functions in accordance with established ANSI/RIA15.06 and OSHA requirements, with guidance as needed
- Develop and update Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens to support equipment operation, alarms, and basic troubleshooting
- Support external equipment integrators during build, installation, and commissioning through design reviews and issue resolution
- Participate in equipment testing, installation, and buy off activities at vendor sites and Lucid facilities
- Assist with training Maintenance and Production teams on automated equipment operation and basic troubleshooting
You Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in an Automation Engineering or Controls Engineering role within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive or high volume production
- Working knowledge of electromechanical and mechatronic systems and their integration into automated equipment
- Familiarity with industrial safety standards and safe automation practices (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA)
- Hands on experience programming and supporting industrial automation equipment, including PLCs (Allen Bradley and/or Siemens); exposure to Safety PLCs is a plus
- Human Machine Interfaces such as Ignition, FactoryTalk, or Siemens WinCC
- Industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP or PROFINET
- Basic serial and Ethernet communications between PLCs, devices, and databases
- Ability to read, modify, and debug PLC programs with a structured approach to code organization and documentation
- Experience supporting automated machinery and industrial sensors such as photoelectric sensors, proximity sensors, pressure transducers, dispense systems, and temperature controllers
- Exposure to robotics systems; experience with Fanuc robots is a plus
- Exposure to vision systems such as Cognex or Keyence is desired
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