2nd Shift Controls Engineer
About the role
This is an opportunity for an experienced controls professional to put their technical expertise to work in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment, troubleshooting challenges, improving equipment performance, and helping the team continuously improve. With competitive pay and the stability of being part of the Midway Products Group, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career with a growing and essential manufacturing company.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve controls-related issues in automated manufacturing equipment
- Improve equipment performance and reliability through programming and system optimization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Design and maintain electrical control systems, including PLCs and HMIs
Requirements
- A degree in Engineering Science or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in controls and design of electrical panels
- Ability to program and troubleshoot automated equipment, such as PLCs and HMIs
Benefits
- Excellent pay: up to $105,000/year based on experience, with opportunities for annual bonus and performance raises
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and paid holidays
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM
About the Company
GT Industries, Inc. is a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing supplier and part of Midway Products Group, a Michigan-based group of metal-forming and automotive component manufacturing companies. GT Industries operates a roughly 321,000-square-foot facility in North Vernon, Indiana, specializing in metal stamping, automated assembly, robotic arc welding, and spot welding, with secondary capabilities including machining, drilling, tapping, grinding, riveting, and other finishing processes. Its press equipment can handle transfer stamping up to 2,200 tons. The operation is IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certified and Ford Q1 certified.
As part of Midway Products Group, GT Industries supports major automotive OEM programs for customers including Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Stellantis, and Tesla, manufacturing structural and functional automotive components such as brackets, crossmembers, floor supports, hinges, latches, and assemblies.