Controls Engineer
Core
Lead software development, PLC programming, and IT infrastructure for highly automated manufacturing processes while improving safety, cost, and quality.
Role type
Senior Controls Engineer (Manufacturing Automation)
Builds
Automated manufacturing systems, quality plans, and process improvements for automotive components
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
PLC programming, C#, Python, HTML/Javascript, data analytics (PowerBI, Tableau), relational databases (MySQL, SQL, Oracle), hardware design/upgrade, electric/pneumatic/hydraulic drawing interpretation, project leadership, Six Sigma/5 whys problem solving
Preferred skills
High volume/technology manufacturing experience in automotive, robotics (Kuka, Staubly), vision systems, international travel
Technologies
PLC, C#, Python, HTML, Javascript, PowerBI, Tableau, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, Oracle, Kuka, Staubly
Responsibilities
Lead software development and PLC programming projects; Perform investigations and trials to improve automated manufacturing processes; Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and quality plans; Identify and resolve quality issues related to automated equipment; Mentor associates in proactive maintenance and qualification; Lead projects to improve safety, cost, quality, and delivery; Manage area performance using MES and analytics data