Controls Engineer

Flex-N-Gate; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate, a leading automotive supplier, is seeking a Controls Engineer to provide technical support and programming for manufacturing system designs and modifications.

The role focuses on integrating robotics, PLCs, and vision systems, with emphasis on reliable automation, safety, and continuous improvement within a battery of production lines.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze processes, and implement upgrades to improve throughput and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related engineering field.
• 3–5 years’ experience working with controls in an automotive facility.
• Experience with automotive plastic injection molding and assembly.
• Ability to program input/outputs associated with interfacing robots with equipment.
• Ability to program robots and read electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Supports Equipment Programming for Manufacturing
• Programs inputs/outputs of robots
• Maintain support and programming of robots
• Trouble shoots software and hardware issues
• Load software packages
• Project documentation
• Develop and Install of Vision Systems
• Develop system upgrades
• Program PLC
• Read, interprets and apply lesson learned from electrical schematic drawings

Skills

Robotics programming

PLC programming

Electrical schematic reading

Automotive controls experience

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Controls Engineer provides technical support and programming for manufacturing system designs and modifications.

Core Competencies

• Customer Oriented
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Analytical Thinking
• Technical Expertise
• Fostering Innovation
• Results Oriented
• Personal Credibility
• Stress Management
• Ethics and Integrity
• Flexibility

Job Duties

• Supports Equipment Programming for Manufacturing
• Programs inputs/outputs of robots
• Maintain support and programming of robots
• Trouble Shoots software and hardware issues
• Load software packages
• Project documentation
• Develop and Install of Vision Systems
• Develop system upgrades
• Program PLC
• Read, interprets and apply lesson learned from electrical schematic drawings, professional journals, equipment manuals and government regulations

Requirements

• Demonstrated success and knowledge of automotive plastic injection molding and assembly
• Ability to program input/outputs associated with interfacing robots with equipment
• Ability to program robots
• Knowledge of software and hardwareAbility to read, analyze and interpret electrical schematic drawings
• Strong computer skills
• 3-5 years’ experience working with controls in an automotive facility
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related Engineering field.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
• Ability to work effectively independent or as a member of a team.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

• “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
• “Lots of growth opportunity.”
• “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.