Controls Engineer

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Manufacturing Engineering

Experienced

Controls Engineer

Full Time

Integrated Assemblies, Motherson Sequencing and Assembly Services (MSAS)

Sterling HeightsUSA

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Mary Sheppard

HR Manager

At Motherson, we're committed to creating long-term jobs and advancing global careers. Featured on TIME's World's Best Companies list, we are a diversified global design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and logistics specialist, delivering full-system solutions to customers across industries. With a focus on innovation, quality and sustainability, we strive to be a trusted industrialisation partner and an employer that nurtures a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Our Integrated Assemblies division leads in automotive innovation, specialising in premium module assembly and cockpit module integration. We collaborate with customers to deliver cutting-edge solutions supporting electrification. Join us to work with advanced technology and shape the future of automotive innovation.

What you'll do

• Develop/program/troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) maintain revisions/version control and system updates.
• Modify/optimize ladder logic, structured text, FBD; support commissioning, startup, validation.
• Diagnose controls downtime and maintain electrical/controls documentation.
• Program/teach/optimize Fanuc robots; improve paths/cycle time; integrate robots with PLCs, conveyors, tooling, vision; ensure safe operation.
• Integrate HMI, SCADA, sensors, safety circuits, industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNet).
• Support vision/poka-yoke, provide shift support, reduce downtime through preventive/predictive maintenance, improve OEE.
• Support launches/engineering changes, standardize controls architecture, identify automation upgrades/cost reductions, ensure OSHA/machine-safety compliance, support risk assessments and safety PLC/interlocks..

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefit package.
• We show our commitment to our people via the following values:

Interest for each other: We act with empathy and care about each other and our counterparts.

Togetherness: We work together collaboratively and selflessly.

Trust: We say what we mean, keep our promises, and treat others with respect.

Respect: We respect and value people of all backgrounds.

Enthusiasm: We are curious, ambitious, passionate, humble, and life-long learners.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in EE, ME, Automation, Mechatronics or comparable
• 5+ years' experience in automotive (parts) manufacturing environment
• Experience in JIT production environment preferred
• Must know RS Logix and Allen Bradley PLC
• Hands-on experience with industrial robots.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in manufacturing environments.
• Project management in new automation installs preferred
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Fluent English

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