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Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role
Global Manufacturing Engineering at GMTCI is a bridge between Global Manufacturing Plants & Global Product Engineering in getting the Product & Process Right. GMTCI’s strategy is to “Execute Design / Simulation / Virtual / Engineering Workshare for the Globe + Enable Factory for the Future”
This position is based at GM Technical Centre India - Bengaluru, where our teams focus on manufacturing engineering in Automation. We specialize in designing, developing and operationalizing complex integrated production systems to deliver cost-effective solutions with highest standards of quality.
Automation work categorize into 2 types, Execution & Development. Engineering standard engineer will be working on development side – In this role, the Eng std Engineer will be responsible to work along with Regional & Global team/SMEs to develop & maintain engineering standards documents, hardware/software templates related to automation, various e-tools for carrying out VSA tasks etc.
What You'll Do
In depth knowledge of control systems and/or control systems in automotive assembly plants
Thorough knowledge of Rockwell PLC software, Siemens HMI software as well as interfaces to other controls systems
Supervise and control projects including project scope, issues, risks and schedule. Handle issues to closure. Communicate
project status and ensures all internal customers are aware of progress through project meetings, status reports and reviews
Participate in Investment studies, preliminary design discussions for any new or expansion projects.
Responsible for inhouse engineering on Hardware designs, software designs, Emulation, Integration & Commissioning at site.
If its Turnkey project, Guide & approve Hardware/ Software designs done by contractors for various project in the region.
Conduct offline testing & Buyoff at supplier’s site.
Implement GM Global tools for design of hardware & software to ensure minimum debug on site.
Train suppliers and Engineers of other GM units. Validate designs and provide feedback to Global Centre w.r.t GM standards.
Develop & Maintain components in Emulate 3D (Electrical & Mechanical)
Develop Electrical & Mechanical models using Emulate 3D
Responsible for deploying GM Global standards across all projects.
Responsible for training and Integrating Suppliers to enforce to GM standards.
Responsible for performing Root cause analysis.
Prepare & Share lessons learnt for the projects completed.
Coordinate project timing schedule, design deliverables and safety aspects with team. Jointly conduct test runs for equipment at site as per process.
Coordination with other units of GM (worldwide) for Global projects.
Approval of Robot simulation and OLP made for a particular project. Suggest improvements in order to reduce on-floor execution time.
Buy-off of Robot programs from Robot programming agency.
Thorough knowledge of Plant Floor System related to Automation.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
In depth knowledge of control systems and/or control systems in automotive assembly plants
Knowledge on PLC, HMI, Drives, Networks along with strong programming skills preferably Rockwell PLC. Project management and site execution skills.
Thorough knowledge of Rockwell PLC software, Siemens HMI software as well as interfaces to other controls systems
Knowledge of Emulation software's like Emulate 3D, etc
Knowledge of Machine Vision hardware's/software's (Matrox)
Thorough knowledge of PLC hardware and software design and engineering
Knowledge of design for health and safety will be helpful
Knowledge on equipment selection, cost estimation, material procurement is an advantage
Should be able to read Electrical/mechanical drawings, layout and have design capabilities.
Acquaintance with Eplan for hardware design and experience on Siemens HMI will be an added advantage.
Ability to understand legacy equipment & propose solutions in case of upgradation.
Knowledge of interface to upper-level systems.
Good in software coding such as XML, C#, J Script, VBA, Python etc..
Knowledge of automation controls design, execution & maintenance (PLCs, HMIs, IO switches, Drives, field devices, etc) preferably with Rockwell PLC & Siemens HMI.
Knowledge on Robot Programming and trouble shooting, preferably FANUC Robots.
Project management skills especially in developmental projects including software side. Good understanding of Agile methodology for project management.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Good communication and inter personal skills.
Quick Learning & functional expertise.
Project management skills
Ability to work with intercultural, multi-disciplinary & remote teams to achieve functional goals.
Ability to organize, plan, prioritize and execute projects with a keen attention to details.
Willingness to learn new areas like software's, tools etc quickly and apply it in developmental projects
Willingness to travel across regions for executing projects.
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