Controls Engineer

Motherson Group; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Motherson Group is seeking an Automation Engineer in Sterling Heights to lead PLC programming, robotics integration, and controls optimization in automotive manufacturing. You will design, troubleshoot, and commission automated systems and work closely with maintenance teams to maximize uptime.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automotive environments, strong knowledge of RSLogix/Allen-Bradley, and hands-on robotics experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE, ME, automation, or mechatronics.
• 5+ years 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 settings.
• Project management in new automation installs preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop/program/troubleshoot PLCs and maintain revisions.
• Modify ladder logic and provide support for commissioning and startup.
• Diagnose downtime and maintain controls documentation.
• Program/teach/optimize Fanuc robots and integrate with PLCs.
• Integrate HMI/SCADA, sensors, and safety circuits.
• Support maintenance to improve OEE and reduce downtime.
• Assist with engineering changes and ensure machine-safety compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Robotics (Fanuc)

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Education

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

Tools

RSLogix

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Fanuc robots

Job description

Integrated Assemblies , Motherson Sequencing and Assembly Services (MSAS)

At Motherson, we’re committed to creating long-term jobs and advancing global careers. Featured on TIME’s World’s Best Companies list, we are a diversified global design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and logistics specialist, delivering full-system solutions to customers across industries. With a focus on innovation, quality and sustainability, we strive to be a trusted industrialisation partner and an employer that nurtures a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Our Integrated Assemblies division leads in automotive innovation,specialisingin premium module assembly and cockpit module integration. We collaborate with customers to delivercutting-edgesolutions supporting electrification. Join us to work with advanced technology and shape the future of automotive innovation.

What you'll do

• 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..

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.

What we are looking for

• 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.
• Project management in new automation installs preferred
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.