Controls & Automation Engineer Specialist II

Lear Corporation; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for future training

Innovative work environment

Work with a team of experts

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer Specialist II in Comstock Park, Michigan. This role involves leading automation projects, developing electrical control systems, and supporting installations across North America. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in PLC programming and automation technologies.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3-5 years of experience. Opportunities for future training and innovations in the automation field await.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Expert in PLCs and HMI programming.
• Ability to read electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from specifications to startup support.
• Design and develop electrical control systems.
• Support installation and launch of automation cells.

Skills

RS logix 500

RS logix 5000

Factory Talk HMI

AutoCAD

Fanuc programming

MS-Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or software engineering

Tools

PLC software

Atlas Copco Tools Talk

Job description

CONTROLS & AUTOMATION ENGINEER SPECIALIST II COMSTOCK PARK, MICHIGAN

As a member of the Automation team, the Controls & Automation Engineer Specialist II will be responsible for leading, supporting, implementing, and managing automation projections while driving innovation in advancements.

The candidate will use their vast knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness to lead and implement automation cells and drive standards across North America. The candidate must be able to develop the concept, aid in the mechanical‑Electrical design, install, train the receiving plant, and provide ongoing support for the robot cell. The candidate must also possess the skill to project lead other integrators as a subject matter expert.

Advantages of working at Lear in the Automation group:

• Drive innovation with new advancements in industry
• Opportunities for future training to broaden skills
• Be part of a team of experts to drive solutions that improve efficiencies, safety and quality
• Work with multiple assembly plants and integrator

Automation Controls Role:

• Responsible for projects from technical specification to startup support
• Design and develop all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using Lear standards and building upon them with innovative ideas
• Write, implement, and debug PLC software
• Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans
• Support install, launch and production of all cells
• Support implementation of proven and newly developed advanced automation
• Robust programming to increase equipment uptime without continuous intervention
• Document and use existing control standards to develop requirements for automated cells
• Willingness to travel in North America – time traveling can be up to 50%

Qualifications:

• Expert in RS logix 500, RS logix 5000, Factory Talk HMI, Baluff I/O link, and programming
• Fanuc programming or basic understanding with robotics
• Understand and communicate applicable safety standards: general industry (OSHA 1910), machine guarding, robot safety (ANSI/RIA 15.06), automated vehicles, conveyor safety
• Supporting member of risk assessments on all automated equipment
• AutoCAD experience
• Ability to read electrical drawings
• Coordinate and manage controls systems
• Communication with external manufacturing system/MES
• Atlas Copco Tools Talk programming and interface with torque tools
• Experience with controls and programming servo‑driven equipment
• Basic experience with vision systems to guide robot – offsets
• Develop & completion of automation risk assessments
• Knowledgeable in MS‑Office

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or software engineering
• 3‑5 years’ experience in a similar role

Bonus if you have:

• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV/AMR) experience

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.