Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer
Core
Design, develop, integrate, commission, and improve automated manufacturing systems for global vehicle and propulsion operations.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer
Builds
Automated manufacturing equipment, production systems, and controls solutions for vehicle assembly and propulsion plants.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming, HMI design, drive systems integration, safety controls, industrial networking, electrical schematics interpretation, project management, supplier management, root-cause analysis, technical documentation.
Preferred skills
Automotive manufacturing experience (vehicle assembly, body, paint, stamping, propulsion, battery), emulation/virtual validation tools, Siemens controls, machine vision, robotics, industrial cybersecurity, scripting (Python, C#, VBA), lean manufacturing, Six Sigma.
Technologies
PLCs, HMIs, drives, safety systems, industrial networks, Emulate3D, Siemens, EPLAN, MES, Andon systems.
Responsibilities
Lead controls engineering execution from concept to production launch; develop and approve hardware/software designs; program and validate automated equipment; provide technical direction to teams and suppliers; manage project scope and risks; support plant launches and downtime recovery; conduct root-cause analysis; develop standardized controls templates and tools.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
