AME Equipment Engineer - Controls
Core
Design, develop, program, and commission control systems for advanced manufacturing equipment to support high-volume EV production.
Role type
Senior IC automation and controls engineer
Builds
PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, robotic welding/joining cells, AGVs, and machine vision applications for EV battery and drivetrain manufacturing
Domain
Electric vehicle manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff), HMI/SCADA design, industrial robotics integration (FANUC, KUKA, ABB), machine vision implementation, industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, EtherCAT), electrical CAD (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical), safety system design (ANSI/RIA 15.06, ISO 13849), MES data integration
Preferred skills
Experience in fast-paced startup environments, precision BIW joining processes, battery/powertrain controls
Technologies
Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Cognex, Keyence, EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, EtherCAT
Responsibilities
Design and deploy control system architecture for manufacturing equipment; Program and integrate complex automation technologies including robotics and AGVs; Develop electrical control systems and wiring diagrams; Implement data acquisition methods for MES integration; Lead controls aspects of equipment projects from concept to commissioning; Provide expert troubleshooting for electrical, software, and networking issues; Define and maintain PLC code standards and documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
