Controls Engineer (Automotive)

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Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

A well-established global manufacturer is seeking a Controls Engineer to join its engineering team supporting highly automated production operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys designing, programming, troubleshooting, and improving industrial automation systems in a modern manufacturing environment.

You'll play a key role in developing new control systems, improving existing equipment, and supporting production through automation, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why join us?

Competitive base salary
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid vacation and holidays
Stable, growing manufacturing environment
Opportunities to work on advanced automation and capital projects
Career growth within a global organization

Job Details

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and support PLC-based automation systems
Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, and industrial robots
Design electrical control systems for automated manufacturing equipment
Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines
Configure and maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs)
Troubleshoot electrical controls, communication networks, and automation hardware
Develop control system architecture, documentation, and engineering standards
Partner with Maintenance and Manufacturing teams to resolve equipment issues
Support capital equipment projects from concept through implementation
Improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability
Assist with industrial automation integration and controls procurement
Ensure compliance with engineering change management processes and safety standards

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline preferred
5+ years of controls engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing environment
Strong PLC programming experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley (Rockwell)
Experience programming HMIs and configuring industrial networking
Ability to troubleshoot PLC, HMI, DCS, and electrical control systems
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software
Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams
Strong electrical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following will stand out:

Industrial automation
Robotics
Hydraulic and mechanical control systems
Manufacturing process improvements
Production data collection and traceability
Industrial networking
Continuous improvement initiatives

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