Automotive Controls Engineer (Body) – PLC & HMI Expert

Slate Auto; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer – Body to support the launch and ongoing operation of automated manufacturing systems at the Warsaw Assembly Plant. This hands‑on role requires strong Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning skills.

The engineer will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, IT, and integrators to ensure safe, reliable equipment operation and improvements in production performance.

Qualifications

• BS in Electronics, Controls, Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing controls and automation, preferably automotive Body manufacturing.
• Experience programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning Allen-Bradley PLCs and safety controllers using Studio 5000, and HMIs using FactoryTalk View.

Responsibilities

• Resolve controls, automation, and equipment issues affecting the Body Department.
• Develop and optimize PLC, HMI, and equipment control systems to improve safety, quality, cycle time, and reliability.
• Support automated equipment, tooling, conveyors, and material handling through control logic and system integration.
• Review control sequences and equipment risks; analyze process data to identify and implement improvements.
• Support equipment design reviews, commissioning, validation builds, and Launch/Model Year Change activities.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Robot integration

Safety interlocks

Equipment commissioning

Network troubleshooting

Production floor work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electronics, Controls, Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

ControlLogix/CompactLogix

GuardLogix

EtherNet/IP

Siemens PLC/HMI (preferred)

Job description

Slate is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer – Body to support the launch and ongoing operation of automated manufacturing systems at the Warsaw Assembly Plant. This hands‑on role requires strong Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning skills.

The engineer will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, IT, and integrators to ensure safe, reliable equipment operation and improvements in production performance.