Automation Applications Engineer

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Plymouth, MItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-27710
** JOB DESCRIPTION
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Identify automation opportunities that can be applied across multiple processes/plants.
* Determine technical feasibility of proposed automation projects.
* Support industrialization strategy for automation considering internal and external resources.
* Develop, maintain and ensure compliance to equipment and process standards including specification, purchasing, design reviews, validation and installation.
* Direct interface with Adient central and Business Unit IT teams
* First responder for automation related issues at JIT and Seat structures plants
* Identify, qualify and develop new equipment suppliers.  Build relationships to ensure fundamental understanding and consistent execution of standards.
* Drive process to evaluate supplier performance, provide feedback and improve execution.
* Coach AME teams through equipment process to train on standards and expectations for execution.
* Define requirements for refurbishment and redeployment of used equipment.
* Provide equipment cost estimating for new program quoting and strategic projects.
* Identify, evaluate and test new technologies for assembly application including robotics, vision systems, augmented reality, artificial intelligence.
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* Education and Experience:

*** Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
* Minimum 5 years of industry experience – automotive interiors experience preferred
* Expertise in identifying automation opportunities and leading projects from idea to implementation
* Experience installing automated equipment such as robot assembly cells and testing equipment.
* Software or application development desired.
** Technical

Skills:

*** Project management - plan development and execution
* Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen Bradley preferred)
* Familiarity with controls systems and other programming languages such as C++
* HMI programming
* Robot cell design and programming
* Industrial networking
* System specification, ordering, run-off, installation, and qualification
* Capital equipment budget planning and tracking.
* Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software/applications.
* Ability to draw two-dimensional layouts in CAD software.
* Analytical problem solving
* Ability to interact with the equipment controls team and IT groups to understand network topology.
** Business

Skills:

*** Ability to effectively influence and work in cooperation with a cross functional team.
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills - ability to work in a matrix organization and effectively lead without direct positional authority is required.
* Strong communication, presentation and teamwork skills. Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation.
** Leadership

Skills:

*** Thinks Analytically - The ability to break down problems and gain understanding to make effective decisions.
* Drives for Results - The passion to set and meet high standards of performance.
* Influences Others - The ability to persuade others to support your agenda / Objectives.
* Drives Accountability - The ability to establish clear, measurable goals and deliver on commitments.

Other:
Ability to travel 50% in the US to support key initiatives as well as product launches
** PRIMARY LOCATION
** Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI
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