Controls Engineer (Automotive)

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Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us: A well-established global manufacturer is seeking a Controls Engineer to join its engineering team supporting highly automated production operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys designing, programming, troubleshooting, and improving industrial automation systems in a modern manufacturing environment.

You'll play a key role in developing new control systems, improving existing equipment, and supporting production through automation, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why join us? Competitive base salary

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Stable, growing manufacturing environment

Opportunities to work on advanced automation and capital projects

Career growth within a global organization

Job Details Responsibilities

Design, develop, and support PLC-based automation systems

Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, and industrial robots

Design electrical control systems for automated manufacturing equipment

Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines

Configure and maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs)

Troubleshoot electrical controls, communication networks, and automation hardware

Develop control system architecture, documentation, and engineering standards

Partner with Maintenance and Manufacturing teams to resolve equipment issues

Support capital equipment projects from concept through implementation

Improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability

Assist with industrial automation integration and controls procurement

Ensure compliance with engineering change management processes and safety standards

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline preferred

5+ years of controls engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing environment

Strong PLC programming experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley (Rockwell)

Experience programming HMIs and configuring industrial networking

Ability to troubleshoot PLC, HMI, DCS, and electrical control systems

Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software

Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams

Strong electrical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following will stand out:

Industrial automation

Robotics

Hydraulic and mechanical control systems

Manufacturing process improvements

Production data collection and traceability

Industrial networking

Continuous improvement initiatives

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