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Manufacturing Automation & Controls Engineer - Second Shift
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Belleville, Michigan, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Strong hands-on experience with Mitsubishi PLC platforms (GX Works / GX Works 2 & 3 / iQ-R / Q-Series)
- Experience developing and troubleshooting Mitsubishi HMI systems (GT Designer / GOT)
- Allen-Bradley PLC experience considered a plus
- Experience supporting automated production lines or industrial equipment
- Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems
Full description
The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, and supporting automation and control systems used in the manufacturing of lithium-iron battery and energy storage products. This role requires a hands-on engineer capable of independently troubleshooting complex automation systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently while supporting continuous improvement, new equipment integration, and plant automation initiatives.
The Controls Engineer collaborates with manufacturing engineering, equipment vendors, quality, EHS, and operations teams to implement robust automation solutions that improve throughput, quality, and uptime.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Automation & Controls Development
- Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment
- Develop and troubleshoot Mitsubishi HMI systems (GT Designer / GOT)
- Configure HMI / SCADA systems for machine monitoring, diagnostics, and operator interface.
- Integrate robotics, vision systems, and automated material handling equipment into production environment processes.
Equipment Integration & Commissioning
- Lead controls design, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment.
- Collaborate with equipment vendors and integrators during factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
- Develop controls standards and documentation for plant automation systems.
Manufacturing Support
- Provide technical troubleshooting support for production equipment downtime related to controls, sensors, drives, and automation.
- Work closely with maintenance and production teams to diagnose and resolve automation issues.
- Optimize control strategies to improve cycle time, reliability, and equipment uptime.
- Support 24/7 production operations and provide rapid troubleshooting of automation issues impacting plant throughput
- Identify root causes of recurring automation issues and implement long-term corrective actions
Safety & Compliance
- Design and validate machine safety systems including safety PLCs, interlocks, emergency stops, and safeguarding systems.
- Ensure equipment complies with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and all relevant machine safety standards.