Controls Engineer – Coating & Bonding Systems

Slate; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our U.S. manufacturing initiative, focusing on delivering safe, reliable automotive facilities.

You will define specs, support MES integration, and ensure automation equipment achieves high uptime and safety standards. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in automotive manufacturing, strong AB PLC and robotics experience, and a track record of leading continuous improvement projects within complex production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in automation/control or related field required.
• 8+ years manufacturing experience in Automotive.
• Hands-on software design, development and commissioning using TIA Portal, WinCC, OPC UA.
• Experience integrating MES, robots, sealing systems, vision systems, and related tech.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley controls and PLC programming; Betafoam dispense systems.
• Operational robotics experience (Fanuc or similar).
• Knowledge of NFPA electrical standards; BIW bonding process.
• Strong project management and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Document generation; Electrical and Controls Specification, Technical acceptance documents
• Identify system requirements; SCADA, ANDON, torque tools, AGV, robot interfaces, general safety
• Liaise with line builders during initial scope of supply as well as design stage, assuring specifications are adhered too, and standardization approach is maintained across the plant
• Ensure that the department always supports manufacturing operations in terms of equipment reliability, facility controls, application software, data recording and backup processes
• Support implementation and integration with MES and other third-party equipment or software
• Provide support and knowledge share to Maintenance and Operational teams
• Maintain company’s standards, IP, Quality and H&S
• Provide support and knowledge sharing of PTED and Sealer systems to hone the skills of the supporting teams in Coatings and Bonding.
• Work with Contractors and Integrators to bring in projects on time and budget with vertical integration.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Project Management

NFPA electrical standards

BiW bonding process knowledge

Process Engineering

OEE

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Automation and Control or similar

Tools

TIA Portal

WinCC

OPC UA

Allen Bradley PLC

Betafoam Dispense Systems

Fanuc Robotics

Job description

Slate is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our U.S. manufacturing initiative, focusing on delivering safe, reliable automotive facilities.

You will define specs, support MES integration, and ensure automation equipment achieves high uptime and safety standards. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in automotive manufacturing, strong AB PLC and robotics experience, and a track record of leading continuous improvement projects within complex production lines.