Controls Engineer - 2nd Shift, PLC & Automation Expert

Lear Corporation; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear For You in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer on 2nd shift to develop and implement software and hardware changes that reduce downtime and boost production efficiency. You will troubleshoot PLCs, coordinate with contractors, and support a cross-functional team to maintain top performance on the production line.

The role requires a BAS degree with 3 years of related experience (or equivalent) and hands-on Rockwell PLC programming, HMI (PanelView) development, and familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BAS) or equivalent with 3 years of related experience.
• Experience with PLCs (ControlLogix, MicroLogix, CompactLogix) and ladder logic.
• HMI programming knowledge (PanelView, etc.).
• Experience with automation equipment (Fanuc/ABB robots, vision systems).

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements software and hardware changes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshooting and programming of PLCs to resolve problems, improve efficiency and quality.
• Instruct and coordinate activities of department personnel to maintain top efficiency.
• Coordinate work with outside contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Work with other departments to ensure optimal production line performance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Automation equipment

Electric torque control equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree (BAS)

Tools

Rockwell Software

Siemens programming

PanelView

Job description

Lear For You in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer on 2nd shift to develop and implement software and hardware changes that reduce downtime and boost production efficiency. You will troubleshoot PLCs, coordinate with contractors, and support a cross-functional team to maintain top performance on the production line.

The role requires a BAS degree with 3 years of related experience (or equivalent) and hands-on Rockwell PLC programming, HMI (PanelView) development, and familiarity