Controls Engineer (Architecture)
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.
1. Diagnose and resolve causes of electrical and mechanical malfunctions on all equipment;
2. Assist the maintenance department in installing new electronic/electrical control equipment and making it operational;
3. Develop engineering specifications for electrical control systems and equipment modifications;
4. Provide technical support to the maintenance department when required; Plan, direct and record periodic electrical analysis on the production equipment;
5. Recommend and initiate modifications or replacement of equipment which fail to meet operating standards;
6. Provide training for the maintenance department on the operation and diagnostics of the machine controls and motor controllers;
7. Research and implement cost effective upgrades to the equipment and facilities;
8. Research and implement the most cost effective replacement of electrical control parts;
9. Provide technical support (as needed) for the office computers and computer systems;
10. Keep updated electrical drawings and schematics on all production and plant equipment. Maintain master backups for all machine programs.
11. Recommend the electrical spare parts inventory for all new and existing production equipment to insure maximum machine utilization;
12. Keep abreast with the latest in control technology;
13. Develop programming and provide support for Programmable Logic Controllers, robots and Panel Views to maximize both quality and production.
14. Develop new and support old programming using RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, RSView Studio, RSSQL, RSNetWorx.
15. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department and/or facility
16. Enforce safety rules daily.
17. Actively intervene to correct recognized unsafe actions and conditions.
18. Conduct daily observations of PPE use and safe work practices adherence and coach employees as needed.
19. Ensure that all accidents including first aid are reported.
20. Follow all safety guidelines established by this facility on a daily basis. Noncompliance to the safety policy will result in disciplinary action and/or termination
Common Requirements:- Business Operating System (BOS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related BOS requirements.
- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
- Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
- Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements
- Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
Education
Bachelor degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical) or Associates Degree with equivalent experience/trainingWork Experience
Computer systems, PCs and software including AutoCad, Programming and troubleshooting of PLCs, drives and robotic systems, Working knowledge of Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, Control systems design, troubleshooting and installation, Man Machine Interface programmingQualifications
(General/EHS/Quality)
Qualifications include:
Provide technical support, if needed, to other AE Injection Molding & Assembly production facilities;
To stop production, if necessary to correct quality problems;
Other duties as assigned
Professional Certification / Special Skills
EHS Mgmt. System (e.g. ISO14001, OHSAS18001) – Apply to Management team(Manager and above) and EHS Professionals
EHS Internal Auditor* – Apply to EHS Professionals and YFIMS (EHS Principle) Auditors
Specific EHS Qualifications (including legal requirement) – Apply to Technician / Operator of High risk equipment (forklift, overhead crane, etc.) and High Risk Activity (electrician, welding, etc.)
Others:
*Detail requirements are defined in BOS – EHS Compliance Standard
Quality Mgmt. System (e.g. IATF16949) – Apply to Management team (Manager and above), Quality Professionals and Quality personnel (eg. AME, ME, PE etc.).
Internal auditor*(Incl. System, process and product auditor) – Apply to BOS Auditor*, Process Auditor* and Product Auditor*
Colour/Appearance Evaluation – Apply to Colour Evaluation personal (e.g. Appearance Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.)
Product Safety – Apply to Product safety personnel (e.g. Safety Parts Engineer, Buyer, Operator, Inspector etc.)
Others:
*Detail requirements are defined in BOS-Internal Audit Process
