Controls Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and implement advanced controls and automation systems for automotive body shop manufacturing operations, ensuring system reliability, efficiency, and compliance with engineering standards.
Role type
Senior IC Controls Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing)
Builds
Automated manufacturing systems including robotics, machine vision, conveyance technologies, and industrial communication networks for high-volume production lines.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Allen Bradley PLC programming (Safety Logic), Siemens TIA Portal HMI, industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, DeviceNet), FANUC robot programming, machine vision system configuration, VFD configuration, error proofing system implementation, electrical schematic creation (EPLAN), root cause analysis, data analytics (Power BI, DLA), Python, SQL.
Preferred skills
3D vision technologies, automated bin picking solutions, custom engineering tool development, continuous improvement methodologies.
Technologies
Allen Bradley, Siemens TIA Portal, FANUC, Matrox, SICK, Keyence, Photoneo, PowerFlex, Atlas Copco, EPLAN, Power BI, DLA, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, DeviceNet, Python, SQL.
Responsibilities
Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks; Integrate and optimize FANUC robots and machine vision systems; Configure and maintain conveyance systems and VFDs; Develop error proofing and validation systems; Analyze operational data to identify inefficiencies and reduce downtime; Lead continuous improvement initiatives for cycle time and quality; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and launch readiness.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years total experience, 1+ years in specific automation/robotics/vision domains)