Controls Engineer

About the Role

Ultium Cells, LLC is a joint venture lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd. and General Motors. This high-technology facility is newly constructed with the latest battery cell manufacturing technology, representing a $2.3 billion investment and ranking among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. The plant produces battery cells for General Motors' North American electric vehicle portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems for battery cell manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing control systems to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and automation solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Provide technical support and training for operations and maintenance teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMI development.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Familiarity with battery manufacturing processes or high-volume production environments is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.