Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We open up your world with every drive

Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

Are you ready to shift into the next gear of your career? As a Controls Engineer within Inalfa you in the driver's seat for designing, analyzing, and optimizing systems that regulate the behavior of other systems, ensuring they operate predictably and optimally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support specifying MMI/software features and manufacturing equipment
• Design electrical/control-wiring schematics on CAD system
• Design of control logic and control schematics
• Design ladder logic and relay logic
• PLC programming SLC 500, PLC 5, Panelview 900/1200 open controls
• Layout detailing and subassembly op panels
• Bill of material and selection of component
• System interfacing, power calculation, sizing of cable wires
• Testing, start-up, debugging, and trouble shooting
• Support upgrading current assembly lines, machinery, jigs, fixtures to improve
• Process control (error proofing
• User-friendliness on Man Machine Interface and self diagnostics
• Data-collection
• Start-up/setting instructions
• Database Development
• Support engineering department in development of control units for our sunroofs and the interfacing to the car
• Support engineering department with programming of IRS testing equipment
• Enhance knowledge of electronics/control systems etc. within IRS/US
• Support MIS department on industrial computers and associated hardware
• Specialist for electronics/PLC and robot software for IRS/USA
• Quality lead-time and cost control for each task assigned
• Programming, debugging and start-up of new automated assembly machinery, robots and Man-Machine-Interfaces
• Write/change documentation for start-up/setting calibration of machinery
• Continuous improvement actions (Kaizen) to optimize processes of the current machinery park by improving Man-Machine-Interface, adding error proofing, vision, and debugging. This is needed reduce WIP, down time, wasteful scrap and rework.
• Support maintenance department in troubleshooting, solving machine breakdowns etc. If needed out of the normal working hours
• Communication with internal functions, suppliers, and the customer

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

IATF16949 RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere to all IATF16949 procedures as related to the department function

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have worked successfully in several automation projects for the manufacturing industry (automotive and robot projects preferred).

· Good analyzing skills for trouble shooting and for solving technical problems.

· Must have sound knowledge of automation techniques, machine control systems, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics and computer programming.

· Preferred knowledge about (M) OSHA electrical/electronics requirements and automotive EMC requirements.

· Good communication skills, both written and oral.

· Good PLC programming skills, especially Allen Bradley (SLC 5, Panelview 900/1200), knowledge about Visual Basic, and AutoCAD preferred.

· Able to work on several issues simultaneous; able to set-up a good planning for projects/running operations; can work under pressure.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science in an Electrical/Automated Manufacturing Engineers discipline and 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, machine control languages, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This employee regularly works in an office environment. Occasionally the employee works in the manufacturing area around moving mechanical equipment and is occasion

What can you expect from us?

• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.
• Disability benefits.

Our Core Values are One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.

WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.

Company Description

Inalfa Roof Systems is one of the world's largest providers of vehicle roof systems. Inalfa designs, develops and manufactures sunroofs and open-roof systems for the major OEM's in the automotive industry.

Inalfa Roof Systems is a reliable engineering and assembly partner. Inalfa Roof Systems' global footprint helps to leverage its revenues from customers and its relationships to suppliers. Due to a global presence Inalfa is always in close proximity to its customers' production lines.

Inalfa Roof Systems, Inc. - North America's headquarter is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The North American headquarter is home to the US & Mexico Technical and Operations group. Inalfa Roof Systems, Inc. - North America designs, develops, and manufactures sunroofs for the automotive industry. Inalfa Roof Systems, Inc. - North America has 4 manufacturing locations: Auburn Hills, MI; Warren, MI; Acworth, GA and Irapuato, Mexico.

Inalfa Roof Systems has its Global headquarters in Venray, the Netherlands, and has a global footprint with facilities in Europe, Asia and the United States of America.

Company Description

Inalfa Roof Systems is one of the world's largest providers of vehicle roof systems. Inalfa designs, develops and manufactures sunroofs and open-roof systems for the major OEM's in the automotive industry. \r\n\r\nInalfa Roof Systems is a reliable engineering and assembly partner. Inalfa Roof Systems' global footprint helps to leverage its revenues from customers and its relationships to suppliers. Due to a global presence Inalfa is always in close proximity to its customers' production lines. \r\n\r\nInalfa Roof Systems, Inc. - North America's headquarter is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The North American headquarter is home to the US & Mexico Technical and Operations group. Inalfa Roof Systems, Inc. - North America designs, develops, and manufactures sunroofs for the automotive industry. Inalfa Roof Systems, Inc. - North America has 4 manufacturing locations: Auburn Hills, MI; Warren, MI; Acworth, GA and Irapuato, Mexico. \r\n\r\nInalfa Roof Systems has its Global headquarters in Venray, the Netherlands, and has a global footprint with facilities in Europe, Asia and the United States of America.

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