Adient Us LLC

Adient Us LLC

Automation Applications Engineer

Plymouth, MI

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 32 days ago
Project ManagementBudgetingCustomer SupportRoboticsPLCMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringCommunication

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About the role

  • This role will coordinate closely with plant technical and automation teams, the central automation team, and external automation vendors to ensure automation systems are installed safely, on schedule, and in alignment with Adient standards.
  • Coordinate installation activities between plant technical/automation teams, the central automation team, automation vendors, equipment suppliers, maintenance teams, IT, and operations leadership.
  • Provide equipment cost estimating for new program quoting and strategic projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage project installation timelines, resource plans, launch readiness actions, open issue lists, and escalation plans to support successful execution.
  • Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance to equipment and process standards including specifications, purchasing support, design reviews, validation, installation, run-off, and qualification.
  • Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting during equipment installation, debug, commissioning, launch, and early production support.
  • Support robot installation, basic robot programming, path verification, safety validation, controls checkout, PLC troubleshooting, and equipment handoff to plant teams.
  • Identify, qualify, and develop automation equipment suppliers and installation partners; build relationships to ensure a fundamental understanding and consistent execution of Adient standards.
  • Drive the process to evaluate supplier performance, provide feedback, resolve installation issues, and improve execution on future automation projects.
  • Serve as the technical interface with Adient central and Business Unit IT teams to support controls networks, equipment connectivity, cybersecurity requirements, and plant integration needs.
  • The Automation Applications Engineer leads the installation and launch of automation projects in assembly plants, with a focus on JIT and seat structure operations.

Requirements

  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of industry experience supporting manufacturing automation, equipment installation, launch, maintenance, or controls engineering
  • automotive interiors or assembly plant experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading automation projects from planning through installation, debug, commissioning, launch, and plant handoff.
  • Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, including plant teams, central engineering, vendors, integrators, maintenance, IT, operations, and safety teams.
  • Working knowledge of robot programming, controls systems, industrial networks, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, safety circuits, and equipment troubleshooting.

Skills

  • Project management - installation planning, resource coordination, timeline management, launch readiness, issue tracking, and execution.
  • Industrial controls networks, including Ethernet/IP, managed switches, IP addressing, device communication, and plant network integration.
  • Ability to troubleshoot automation systems across mechanical, electrical, controls, pneumatic, safety, network, and process-related issues.
  • Capital equipment budget planning and tracking.
  • Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software/applications.
  • Ability to draw two-dimensional layouts in CAD software.
  • Analytical problem solving.
  • Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI

Benefits

  • Lead the installation and launch of automation projects in assembly plants, including robot cells, automated assembly equipment, test systems, vision systems, and supporting controls equipment.
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