Controls & Robotics Engineer – Body Shop or GA Experience

Nix Sensor; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 1,629,000 - 2,353,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Volcanix Automation seeks experienced Controls & Robotics Engineers with strong BIW background to support automotive projects across North America, primarily with GM and other OEMs. The role involves working on body shop systems, robotic welding cells, framing stations, and high-speed lines on-site in production environments.

Candidates must be able to travel 90–100% across North America, supporting launches, integrations, and troubleshooting while collaborating with controls, mechanical, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of BIW experience in automotive environments.
• Experience with General Motors GCCS / GRS standards.
• Strong PLC programming and robot integration background.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Integrate industrial robots in BIW applications (spot welding, handling, sealing).
• Commission and debug body shop equipment and robotic cells.
• Support launches, cycle time improvements, and downtime reduction.
• Integrate robots with PLC-controlled systems and safety devices.
• Work with welding systems (spot welding, projection welding, stud welding).
• Perform system validation, buy-offs, and customer acceptance tests.
• On-site troubleshooting of electrical, controls, and robotic issues.
• Collaborate with controls, mechanical, and production teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial robotics

BIW

Robot integration

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Welding controls

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

EtherNet/IP

Profinet

Fanuc

KUKA

Job description

VOLCANIX AUTOMATION is seeking experienced Controls & Robotics Engineers with strong BIW (Body-in-White) background to support automotive projects across North America, primarily with General Motors and other OEMs.

This role involves working on automotive body shop systems, including robotic welding cells, framing stations, and high-speed automated lines. Candidates must be comfortable working on-site in demanding production environments and supporting launches, integrations, and troubleshooting activities.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Program and integrate industrial robots inBIW applications (spot welding, handling, sealing)
• Commission and debugbody shop equipment and robotic cells
• Support production launches, cycle time improvements, and downtime reduction
• Integrate robots with PLC-controlled systems and safety devices
• Work with welding systems (spot welding, projection welding, stud welding)
• Perform system validation, buy-offs, and customer acceptance tests
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and robotic issues on-site
• Collaborate with controls, mechanical, and production teams

Required Skills

Controls Engineering:

• Strong PLC programming experience
• Platforms:
• Allen-Bradley (RSLogix / Studio 5000)
• Siemens (TIA Portal)
• Experience with industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet)

Robotics (BIW Focus):

• Experience with industrial robots such as:
  • Fanuc
  • KUKA
• Experience in robotic welding applications (spot welding highly preferred)
• Strong commissioning and troubleshooting skills in body shop environments
  

Mandatory Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in BIW (Body-in-White)
• Experience withGeneral Motors standards (GCCS / GRS)

or

• strong experience in BIW within the automotive industry (OEM or Tier 1)

Preferred Experience

• OEM experience (GM, Ford, Stellantis, Tesla)
• Tier 1 automotive suppliers
• Experience with:
  • Framing stations
  • Geo stations
  • Re-spot lines
• Integration of welding controllers (e.g., Bosch, AR O)
• Vision systems and error proofing (EPP)
  

General Requirements

• Willingness to travel 90–100% across North America
• Ability to work independently on customer sites
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Engineering or technical degree preferred

Work Authorization

We welcome candidates who are:

• Eligible for TN Visa
• Eligible for Canadian Work Permit
• Authorized to work and travel across North America
  

Additional Information

• Travel and work-related expenses will be covered by the company