Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Troubleshoots all aspects of PLC and PC electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery
• Provides and/or coordinates technical support for PLC hardware and software
• May be responsible for the design, development, modification and installation of PLC based hardware and software
• Provide training, as required, to departmental technicians
• Locate and repair faults in extruders, materials systems, facility power distribution
• systems and any electrical related systems
• Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC drives
• Prepare purchase orders for parts and supplies needed
• Make repairs to mechanical hydraulic, pneumatic and other industrial systems
• Must perform job in a manner that is safe for all employees as well as self
• May be required to provide “on call” stand by response to emergency repairs when assigned
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must have own tools and storage cabinets.
• Adhere to all safety policies and best practices
• Document all activities as required
• Adhere to all company guidelines for emergency evacuation to ensure employee safety
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas (5S)
• Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures (5S) i.e. production floor, shipping & receiving office and warehouse as needed
• Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written instructions in English
• Perform other duties as assigned or required
  
  

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Able to maintain confidential information
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to fingers, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls to work in an office/production environment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus to work
  
  

Company Description

SA Automotive Ltd. is a Tier I supplier of a wide range of interior components to the automotive industry. With over 200 employees at our various facilities world-wide, SA Automotive is a highly qualified Tier I supplier serving diverse Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

Our facilities are registered to ISO 9001:2015/IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015 as well as Q1 with Ford Motor Company.

With over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, SA Automotive’s team of experts will partner with you to provide the most practical and technical solution possible. Being a full service supplier, we manage every step of the design and development which include but not limited to conceptualization, FEA analysis, technology development, testing validation, prototype and production tool development to meet our customers' expectations.

SA Automotive Ltd. is a Tier I supplier of a wide range of interior components to the automotive industry. With over 200 employees at our various facilities world-wide, SA Automotive is a highly qualified Tier I supplier serving diverse Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Our facilities are registered to ISO 9001:2015/IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015 as well as Q1 with Ford Motor Company. With over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, SA Automotive’s team of experts will partner with you to provide the most practical and technical solution possible. Being a full service supplier, we manage every step of the design and development which include but not limited to conceptualization, FEA analysis, technology development, testing validation, prototype and production tool development to meet our customers' expectations.