Job Description
Who we’re looking for
- The primary responsibility of this role is to design, source, program, and start up controls projects, as well as introduce, lead, and teach new technology.
- Reporting to the Assembly Control Manager, the person in this role will support the Battery Pack and Final Assembly Production Engineering department's objective to provide high-quality, low-cost, and reliable plant equipment and control systems.
What you’ll be doing
- Design and manage control system projects within the assembly shop.
- Design and implement control algorithms and software programs for machine control and data collection systems.
- Develop control algorithms and software for complex systems.
- Perform feature and integration builds of software.
- Manage strategic business plans aligning with department hoshin for the assembly production information system.
- Analyze past projects and operational performance to identify areas for improvement, perform root cause analysis, and implement kaizens to enhance performance.
- Negotiate and collaborate with cross-functional divisions/departments to ensure unified direction and achieve company objectives.
- Support assembly engineering planning and regional teams with model change implementation, hoshin initiatives, and innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or computer science, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in reading and writing SQL, PLC codes, and investigating production control systems.
- Knowledge of control system architecture and design expertise.
- Experience in control engineering related to position responsibilities.
- Experience in embedded controls algorithms and software engineering.
- Project management experience including scope creation, stakeholder analysis, planning, procurement, progress monitoring, and scope, quality, and cost controls.
What you may bring
- At least 3 years’ experience in production engineering or manufacturing facilities.
- Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or computer science.
- Over 3 years of current assembly engineering experience.
- Experience with production management system installation projects.
- Experience with TOYOPUC, Omron, Rockwell PLCs.
- Knowledge of PLC I/O and data networks such as ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, FLNET.
- Webpage design experience.
- Over 3 years’ experience in software engineering.
About the Company
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to respond effectively to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the well-being of our employees and their families is a priority. Our work culture embodies core values such as value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, fostering a vibrant and productive environment. We provide resources, incentives, and flexibility to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career, along with valuable benefits and career development opportunities.
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on religion, race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.