Controls Engineer - 2nd Shift

Inalfa Roof Systems
Auburn Hills, MI

We open up your world with every drive

Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

Are you ready to shift into the next gear of your career? As a Controls Engineer within Inalfa you in the driver's seat for designing, analyzing, and optimizing systems that regulate the behavior of other systems, ensuring they operate predictably and optimally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support specifying HMI/software features and manufacturing equipment
• Design electrical/control-wiring schematics on CAD system
• Design of control logic and control schematics
• Design ladder logic and relay logic
• PLC programming RSlogix5000, FactoryTalk View
• Layout detailing and subassembly op panels
• Bill of material and selection of component
• System interfacing, power calculation, sizing of cable wires
• Testing, start-up, debugging, and trouble shooting
• *Support upgrading current assembly lines, machinery, jigs, fixtures to improve
• Process control (error proofing)
• User-friendliness on Human Machine Interface and self-diagnostics
• Data-collection
• Start-up/setting instructions
• Database Development
• Support engineering department in development of control units for our sunroofs and the interfacing to the car
• Support engineering department with programming of IRS testing equipment
• Enhance knowledge of electronics/control systems etc. within IRS/USA
• Support MIS department on industrial computers and associated hardware
• The control engineer will be the specialist for electronics/PLC and robot software for IRS/USA
• Quality lead-time and cost control for each task assigned
• Programming, debugging and startup of new automated assembly machinery, robots and Human-Machine-Interfaces
• Write/change documentation for start-up/setting calibration of machinery
• Continuous improvement actions (Kaizen) to optimize processes of the current machinery park by improving Human-Machine-Interface, adding error proofing, vision, and debugging. This is needed reduce WIP, down time, wasteful scrap and rework.
• Support maintenance department in troubleshooting, solving machine breakdowns etc. if needed outside of the normal working hours. Will provide training as needed to Maintenance Automation Technicians in troubleshooting, PLC, Robotics and control systems.
• Communication with internal functions, suppliers, and the customer

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None at this time

IATF16949 RESPONSIBILITIES

The IATF16949 responsibilities listed below are required for this position. Other responsibilities may be added, with or without notice in writing, at any time.

Adhere to the IATF16949 procedures as related to the Manufacturing Engineering Department.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must have worked successfully in several automation projects for the manufacturing industry (automotive and robot projects preferred).
• Good analyzing skills for trouble shooting and for solving technical problems.
• Must have sound knowledge of automation techniques, machine control systems, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics and computer programming.
• Preferred knowledge about (M) OSHA electrical/electronics requirements and automotive EMC requirements.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good PLC programming skills, especially Allen Bradley RSlogix 5000, knowledge about Visual Basic, and AutoCAD preferred.
• Able to work on several issues simultaneous; able to set-up a good planning for projects/running operations; can work under pressure.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science in an Electrical/Automated Manufacturing Engineers discipline or related engineering degree and 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, machine control languages, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perfume the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This employee regularly works in an office environment. Occasionally the employee works in the manufacturing area around moving mechanical equipment and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What can you expect from us?

  • Paid vacation.
  • Paid sick time.
  • Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.
  • Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.
  • Disability benefits.

Our Core Values are One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.

WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.

Location

Auburn Hills Assembly

Time Type

Full time

Contact Person

Jonathan Wyatt
Posted 2026-01-16

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