IIoT Controls Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing

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We're currently looking for an IIoT Controls Engineering for Automotive Manufacturing to join our growing team of engineering and ergonomics professionals. Details about the role are as follows:

The IIoT Controls Engineer will be working with one of Sandalwood's global automotive OEM clients to help with IIoT system and controls development for automotive manufacturing processes. This is an onsite position in the Redford, MI area.

• Provide a strong skillset and background in code and application development.
• Complete IIOT (Industrial Internet of Things) and Industrial Controls Application Solution Development for Focused Projects and Defined Priorities.
• Lead projects supporting manufacturing business units leveraging advanced technologies supporting advanced manufacturing initiatives, delivering key capabilities as required.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (MFG, PD, R&A, Suppliers) to deliver planned project deliverables.
• Benchmark new advanced technologies and develop supplier partnerships to benefit future state applications.
• Teach/Coach/Mentor and document technical knowledge.
• Provide technical leadership to peers and management to assure the delivery of system performance.
• Ensure the identification of lessons learned and their application to subsequent systems.
• Interface with the Manufacturing Operations to understand their technical challenges and opportunities.
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to think “outside the box” to generate feasible and beneficial solutions to tackle complex problems
• Ability to generate new ideas to improve upon existing (legacy/traditional) processes within Manufacturing
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work in a team using Agile Scrum methodology and take direction from scrum leader

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline
• 2+ years code development experience in controls-based solutions
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Direct experience with manufacturing (Plant, Vehicle, Powertrain, EV Battery Operations)
• Ability to work in a team environment, strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Siemens TIA Portal Software code development experience and working knowledge of SCL or STL language

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of Rockwell RSLogix
• Knowledge of Mfg 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles – data collection, AI, machine learning, IIoT, Networking and Controls architectures including rea