Controls Engineer

Motherson SAS; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Motherson SAS, Sterling Heights plant, is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, commission, and maintain automated manufacturing systems. The role focuses on PLCs, industrial robots, HMIs, vision systems, and overall plant automation to optimize production and safety.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s in EE/ME/Automation/Mechatronics and 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, with expertise in RSLogix/Allen-Bradley PLCs and Fanuc robot programming. Relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE, ME, Automation, Mechatronics or comparable.
• 5+ years’ experience in automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience in JIT production environment preferred.
• Must know RS Logix and Allen Bradley PLC.

Responsibilities

• Develop/program/troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) with revisions/version control.
• Modify/optimize ladder logic, structured text, FBD; support commissioning, startup, validation.
• Diagnose controls downtime and maintain electrical/controls documentation.
• Program/teach/optimize Fanuc robots; improve paths/cycle time; integrate with PLCs and sensors.
• Integrate HMI, SCADA, sensors, safety circuits, industrial networks.
• Support vision/poka-yoke; provide shift support; reduce downtime via preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Support launches/engineering changes; ensure OSHA/machine-safety compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/ME/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

RSLogix

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Fanuc robot programming

Job description

The Motherson Group is one of the 15 largest and fastest growing full system solutions providers to the global automotive industry, serving multiple further industries, such as rolling stock, aerospace, medical, IT, and logistics, with over 200,000 employees across 47 countries worldwide.

Our plant located in Sterling Heights, MI is looking for a highly motivated and results-driven Controls Engineer to join our team. Relocation will not be available for this position.

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, commissioning, optimization, and maintenance of automated manufacturing systems including PLCs, industrial robots, HMIs, vision systems, and plant automation equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop/program/troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) maintain revisions/version control and system updates.
• Modify/optimize ladder logic, structured text, FBD; support commissioning, startup, validation.
• Diagnose controls downtime and maintain electrical/controls documentation.
• Program/teach/optimize Fanuc robots; improve paths/cycle time; integrate robots with PLCs, conveyors, tooling, vision; ensure safe operation.
• Integrate HMI, SCADA, sensors, safety circuits, industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNet).
• Support vision/poka-yoke, provide shift support, reduce downtime through preventive/predictive maintenance, improve OEE.
• Support launches/engineering changes, standardize controls architecture, identify automation upgrades/cost reductions, ensure OSHA/machine-safety compliance, support risk assessments and safety PLC/interlocks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in EE, ME, Automation, Mechatronics or comparable
• 5+ years’ experience in automotive (parts) manufacturing environment
• Experience in JIT production environment preferred
• Must know RS Logix and Allen Bradley PLC
• Hands-on experience with industrial robots.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.

What We Offer:

• We show our commitment to our people via the following values:

Interest for each other: We act with empathy and care about each other and our counterparts.

Togetherness: We work together collaboratively and selflessly.

Trust: We say what we mean, keep our promises, and treat others with respect.

Respect: We respect and value people of all backgrounds.

Enthusiasm: We are curious, ambitious, passionate, humble, and life-long learners.