Controls Engineering
Core
Troubleshoot complex controls issues, lead equipment/software/process improvements, and support launches for stamping presses and automation cells.
Role type
Manufacturing Controls Engineer (IC)
Builds
Reliable device-level data collection and standardized controls solutions for stamping operations.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial automation
Required skills
PLC programming, HMI configuration, industrial Ethernet/fieldbus networks, root-cause analysis, electrical systems, machine safety, change management, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Stamping/press automation experience, GM controls architecture, Fanuc/Rockwell/Siemens platforms, cybersecurity principles, predictive maintenance, Lean/Six Sigma
Technologies
PLC, HMI, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ProfiBus, Fanuc, Rockwell, Siemens
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot complex equipment, controls, communications, and integration issues; Develop, modify, test, and document PLC/HMI/motion/safety changes; Collaborate with Maintenance and skilled trades to create troubleshooting guides and training; Ensure controls designs meet safety, cybersecurity, and manufacturing standards; Maintain accurate technical documentation including electrical drawings and network layouts.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC