Controls Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Support, troubleshoot, and improve all control systems, including PLCs, robotics, electrical circuits, and pneumatics.
• Lead controls-related projects, equipment installations, and system upgrades to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Train and provide technical guidance to Maintenance Technicians on controls, automation systems, and troubleshooting methods.
• Develop and maintain control system documentation, standards, and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Analyze equipment downtime, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve controls issues and support new equipment launches.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on lean manufacturing, error-proofing, and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, TS16949, ISO14001, and all plant engineering standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED required; Technical Associate’s Degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of Controls Engineering experience, preferably in automotive or similar automated manufacturing.
• Strong experience with Allen Bradley, RS Logix, DeviceNet, FANUC robotics, and automation control systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (v13 or higher) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong troubleshooting ability in electrical circuits, robotics, pneumatics, and automated systems.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, TPS tools, Six Sigma, and industrial engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret automotive blueprints, engineering specifications, and control schematics.
• Experience managing continuous improvement projects and optimizing production processes.