LFG Deployment Specialist
Posted on: 3 Oct 2024
Southfield, MI
Job Description
The Role:
As a member of the LFG (Lear Finished Goods) team in the IT Shop Floor organization, you will be responsible for implementing and supporting the LFG suite of applications at manufacturing plants. LFG is a proprietary, Lear-developed global finished goods/shipping system comprised of several interconnected applications that are integrated with devices and machines on the plant floor to ensure product is stored and shipped properly.
You will also focus on innovation and improvements to the LFG system and deployment processes as we look forward to the next generation of the system to fit with the evolving needs of the business.
Your work will include, but not be limited to:
Implement and support the Lear Finished Goods (LFG) system – Lear’s internally developed shop floor finished goods and shipping system
Coordinate with plant and corporate engineering teams to understand the storage/shipping process and utilize that understanding to configure and integrate LFG
Develop and manage project plans for implementation projects assigned to you
Support the pre-production testing and debugging of the system
Identify necessary enhancements of the system and submit change requests to the LFG development team
Train the plant IT and engineering teams in the operation of the LFG system
Provide troubleshooting support to plants on existing installations throughout the region as an expert of the system
Interact and communicate effectively with all levels of Plant and Corporate personnel
Build productive relationships with other members of the IT Shop Floor team and provide knowledge, support, and expertise
Work with other technology experts to develop, implement, and optimize the operating environment to best achieve business results
Support Industry 4.0 initiatives
Travel when necessary up to 30% to support launches
Your Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
Motivated, self-starter that is able to actively listen, learn, and execute without much direction, but can also operate effectively as a team member
Positive attitude with the ability to stay professional and focused under pressure
Strong problem-solving skills with logical troubleshooting mindset
Strong understanding of the Windows PC/Server environment
Strong communication skills (verbal & written), with the ability to simplify and convey technical concepts to non-technical colleagues and management
Project Management experience
Preferred Skills:
Experience in a manufacturing IT environment
Experience with MES (manufacturing execution systems)
Experience with finished goods/shipping systems
Understanding of TCP/IP communication protocols
Knowledge of PLC & OPC functionality and capabilities
Experience with SQL server, SQL queries, triggers, and stored procedures
Experience configuring Windows server environments and thin client hardware
Knowledge of physical and logical networking concepts
Experience with virtual server environments
LEAR
Southfield, MI
Lear Corporation designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, assembles, and supplies automotive seating, and electrical distribution systems and related components for automotive original equipment manufacturers worldwide. It operates in two segments, Seating and E-Systems. The Seating segment offers leather and fabric products, seat trim covers, recliner mechanisms, seat tracks and foams, seat structures and mechanisms, and headrests for automobiles and light trucks, compact cars, and sport utility vehicles; and heating and cooling systems. The E-Systems segment offers electrical distribution systems that route electrical signals and manage electrical power within the vehicle for traditional vehicle architectures, as well as high power and hybrid electric systems.
This segment’s products comprise wire harnesses, terminals and connectors, and junction boxes; and electronic control modules, such as body control modules, smart junction boxes, gateway and wireless control modules, lighting control modules, and audio domain controllers and amplifiers. It also provides electrification products comprising charging systems that include onboard charging modules, cord set charging equipment, and wireless charging systems; battery electronics, which comprise battery disconnect units, cell monitoring supervisory systems, and integrated total battery control modules; and other power management modules, including converter and inverter systems.
In addition, this segment offers cybersecurity software; EXO advanced vehicle positioning for automated and autonomous driving applications; roadside modules that communicate real-time traffic information; and cellular protocols for vehicle connectivity, as well as Connexus connectivity products. Further, it provides wireless systems, such as passive entry, remote keyless entry, and dual range/function remote keyless entry systems. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.
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IndustryEngineering
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No. of Employees169, 000
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