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Controls Engineer

Marion, Indiana, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-09

Core

Design, develop, integrate, commission, validate, and sustain industrial controls and automation systems for advanced manufacturing operations.

Role type

Senior IC controls engineer (manufacturing systems)

Builds

Industrial controls and automation systems for vehicle assembly, powertrain, battery, and plant-floor operations

Domain

Automotive manufacturing + industrial automation

Required skills

PLC programming, HMI design, robotics integration, industrial networking, machine vision, root-cause analysis, electrical schematics interpretation, project coordination, technical documentation

Preferred skills

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms, MES integration, emulation/simulation tools, structured troubleshooting, change management, professional engineering license

Technologies

PLCs, HMIs, robots, drives, safety systems, industrial Ethernet, fieldbus, machine vision, MES

Responsibilities

Design and validate controls hardware/software; troubleshoot complex equipment issues; coordinate cross-functional project scope and risks; document designs and lessons learned; mentor less-experienced engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC