Controls Engineer at Jing-Jin Electric North America – Farmington Hills, Michigan

Jing-Jin Electric (JJE) is a world leader of motor systems and electric drive assembly for new energy vehicles (NEV), covering pure electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrids, and hybrids. We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team!

Position Summary:
The Controls Engineer provides controls / electrical engineering needs for the facility and assists maintenance in supporting the plant through trouble shooting / problem solving methodologies to eliminate down time and decrease quality defects to the customer. The Controls Engineer will also write / create / modify programs to meet the plant objectives as well as maintain warranty and customer liabilities.

• Evaluates, trouble shoots, develops designs and implements manufacturing process controls for all assigned programs manufactured in-house including OEM equipment and supply to ensure high quality, productivity, and cost efficiencies.
• Develop algorithms to control devices.
• Provide Controls engineering support plant wide as well as engineering support to the facility.
• Provide support to the Quality Department on customer issues and during customer concerns
• Provide guidance to process engineering and maintenance technicians to minimize down-time and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide justification for standards changes.
• Keeper of backup program communications and downloads.
• Follow procedures and corrective action assignments as required to eliminating or reduce PPM’s.
• Able to provide recommendation on relative technological advancement in controls engineering.
• Ability to troubleshoot data software interface systems.
• Evaluates manufacturing control systems such as Siemens Controls, Robotics, Scanners, Cameras, AGV, SCADA, MES, etc. by applying knowledge of design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observation from operators.
• Assures machine process quality through internal design/ implementation and review of vendor controls using established standards.
  • Write and test logic to ensure that error proofing systems are functioning to design intent.
  • Conducts research on product and process deficiencies and recommends modifications in products, process methods, or quality standards where warranted.
  • Ensure full respect of EHS rules and regulations.
  • Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company
    
    

• Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Strong communication skills - ability to interface with other functions - and work with employees at all levels of the organization
  • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Auto CAD, Electrical and mechanical, Multiple controls logic languages software programming, and robot programming
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with KUKA highly preferred
  • Certification and/or specialized training in Controls is highly desired.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or Controls Engineering strongly preferred; or in a relevant major
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience necessary
• A combination of relevant education and experience
• Knowledge of the Chinese is helpful
• Professional knowledge and skills are required:
• Computer, and office software skills are required：
• Professional qualification requirements (optional)

Physical Requirements:

Positions at JJENA may require the following: alternating between sitting and standing; climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding or ramps; crouching/stooping; driving; near/far visual acuity; fine motor manipulation; gross motor manipulation; hearing; keyboarding; kneeling; lifting/carrying; moving objects; peripheral visual acuity; pushing or pulling; reaching overhead or below; repetitive task performance; sitting; speaking; standing; using foot or leg controls; walking.

Environmental Requirements

Our manufacturing facility is a climate-controlled environment. There is no long-term exposure to dangerously loud noise or extreme temperatures.

Cognitive Requirements

Cognitive abilities include executing tasks independently; learning and/or memorizing tasks; maintaining concentration/focus on tasks; working with/in close proximity to, other people.