Engineering Specialist - Automation & Controls

DETAILED ACTIVITIES:

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Handle and resolve issues related to equipment in the Body Shop, including but not limited to automatic fixtures, robotic systems, PLC systems, conveyors, welding guns, and other automation systems.

Analysis and Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze equipment faults and implement corrective actions.

• Prepare reports using 5D and 8D formats.

Design and Development:

• Participate in the design (both mechanical, electrical and control), fabrication, installation & buy-off of new equipment for the Body Shop.

• Work closely with other cross-functional teams to develop, design, and improve equipment and processes.

Training and Knowledge Sharing:

• Train the maintenance team on electrical equipment, control systems, PLC programming, and robot programming.

• Share best practices and technical knowledge to enhance team capabilities.

Any other tasks are assigned by direct Team Manager or Head of Department.

1. REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Automation Control Engineering or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in maintenance, servicing, design, or installation of automation systems within automotive production lines.

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundational knowledge of electrical equipment, control devices, and sensors. (E.g. MCB, MCCB, Relay, VFD, Remote I/O, PLC, HMI, Valve, Robot, …)

• Proficiency in programming Rockwell PLCs and Rockwell HMIs.

• Experience with I/O devices communication via Ethernet IP.

• Ability to read, understand, and modify electrical drawings.

• Proficient in AutoCAD for drawing and design tasks.

Language Skills: Good communication skills in English.

2. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to program and understand C/C++.

• Experience working with Kawasaki robots, Rockwell PLC and Rockwell HMI.

• Familiar with North America & EU standards

• Basic knowledge of problem-solving methodologies such as 5D, 8D, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

• Understanding of welding technologies used in automotive production lines, including but not limited to spot welding, laser welding, and MIG/MAG welding.

• Basic knowledge of designing welding fixtures in Body Shop

• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

• Proactive and self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.