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Our vision is to deliver sustainable value with standard, consistent, digitally enhanced processes. To achieve this, we are seeking to attract highly motivated and skilled professionals. In return we offer a corporate culture which champions professional development, embraces and leads change, crates ingenious solutions for our customers and encourages collaboration.

Role Purpose :

The selected candidate will be responsible for installing, commissioning, programming, updating, and troubleshooting assembly cell equipment and individual operations. Role Requires proficiency with Rockwell and Siemens software. Ability to program and troubleshoot PLC programs, HMI, and Yaskawa/Motoman robots is required. Selected candidate will work closely with a cross functional team to implement automation projects and improve assembly cell efficiency or throughput.

This position directly supports the entire production organization by:

• Performing all controls engineering tasks required to troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade all existing equipment and data collection systems.

• Verifying all new, modified, or upgraded equipment for the Roxboro plant meets GKN´s predetermined requirements prior to starting production.

• Developing engineering solutions to eliminate equipment/process failures.

Responsibilities:

• Drive all actions to ensure the plant achieves its Safety, Quality, Delivery & Productivity Goals.

• Evaluates machines or products on manufacturing floor for system related problems and recommends or implements corrective action.

• Be part of the team and develop site automation engineering strategy.

• Provide regular updates to manager on progress and status of projects; Submits alternative solutions on problems and areas of concerns.

• Work collaboratively with other functions in the organization to achieve objectives.

• Provide Hands on support in troubleshooting, repairing, modifying electrical, PLC programming, and process operation data collection issues. Document solutions and reviews with team.

• Access, Maintain and Manage the change of PLC programs with historical programming notes and comments on the GKN intranet.

• Be responsive, flexible and dedicated to support production needs and priorities of the facility .

• Must have working (hands on) knowledge of the following:

1. Electrical Schematics (read and write)

2. Programming: Java, C+3. Motoman Robots

3. Power circuits up to 480 VAC 3 phase

4. DC Control Circuits voltages to 24 VDC

5. Digital oscilloscopes

6. Required proficiency with Rockwell Software including: RSLogix5, RSLogix500, RSLogix5000 Enterprise Series, RSLinx, RSNetWorx, RSview32, FactoryTalkView, HMIs’

7. Desired proficiency with Siemens Software including Simatic Manger Step7, Drive ES/Simotion, WinCCFlex

8. Autocad LT

9. Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence)

10. Servo drives (Allen-Bradley, Kolmorgen, and Siemens)

• Integration of robotics and automation with machine tools and systems. (According to all relevant standards)

• Electrical control and safety system specification, design, and build. (Includes panel builds and wiring).

• Utilize LEAN tools such as Standardized Work, 5S, Visual Management as well as leading Kaizen projects and documenting results to support continuous improvement projects.

• Perform any other duties as specified by Engineering Manager Utilize LEAN tools such as Standardized Work, 5S, Visual Management as well as leading Kaizen projects and documenting results to support continuous improvement projects.

• Be responsible for promoting & steering personal career development through the Performance Management Process

• Utilize LEAN tools such as Standardized Work, 5S, Visual Management as well as leading Kaizen projects and documenting results to support continuous improvement projects.

• Be responsible for promoting & steering personal career development through the Performance Management Process

• Utilize LEAN tools such as Standardized Work, 5S, Visual Management as well as leading Kaizen projects and documenting results to support continuous improvement projects.

• Be responsible for promoting & steering personal career development through the Performance Management Process

• Utilize LEAN tools such as Standardized Work, 5S, Visual Management as well as leading Kaizen projects and documenting results to support continuous improvement projects.

• Be responsible for promoting & steering personal career development through the Performance Management Process

Experience and essential qualifications:

• Engineering Degree

• Advanced English

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Essential Skills:

• Training and minimum 2 yrs. experience with electrical circuits, control systems and safety systems.

• Training and minimum 2 yrs. experience with power circuits up to 480 vac.

• Training and minimum 2 yrs. experience with PLC and HMI programming.

• Solid understanding of robot programming and ladder logic.

• Proficiency with: PC’s, Industrial networks, PLC’s, HMI’s, Safety Controllers, vision systems, AutoCAD, Excel, Word, Outlook, Industrial robot programming.

• Able to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation.

GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.