Controls Engineer, SBU

Stellantis; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Detroit is seeking a Plant Controls Engineer to plan, test and coordinate preventive actions on production lines, ensuring safe, capable and reliable processes that meet quality, delivery and cost targets.

You will collaborate with Maintenance Supervisors, Business Unit Leaders and IT teams to update PLC programs, troubleshoot electrical systems and document changes. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and cross-functional support across plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, control systems or related field.
• 2+ years in a controls/automation role and proven PLC programming experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot complex electrical control systems.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, test and coordinate preventive actions on production lines to ensure safe, capable, and reliable processes.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Supervisors and Engineering Leaders to evaluate and approve program changes.
• Update machine/assembly PLC programs and plant-network communication software with IT groups.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, electrical components, servo drives, motors and cabling; modify controls on Siemens, Rockwell, Fanuc, ABB systems.
• Lead problem-solving on downtime, throughput issues and safety-related interlocks or switches.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial networking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Control Systems or related

Tools

Siemens S7 / Siemens PLC

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Fanuc or ABB controls

Job description

Responsibilities

The Plant Controls Engineer is responsible for planning, testing and coordinating the implementation of preventative actions in the production lines to establish and verify capable, stable and reliable production processes in terms of safety, quality, delivery and cost. Below are additional duties, not all inclusive.

• Work with Maintenance Supervisors, Business Unit Leaders or Engineering Group Leaders to evaluate, implement and obtain approval for program changes.
• Work with IT groups to modify and/or update machine/assembly PLC programs and communication programs as they relate to plant network.
• Investigate and resolve issues associated with machining and facilities equipment, assembly automation, workstations, robotics and automated equipment.
• Maintain and update controls documentation, including schematics and documents for machining/assembly, maintenance PMs.
• Troubleshoot PLC controls, electrical components, servo-drives, motors, wiring-cables in cable trays and panels. Review and make program changes on Siemens, Fanuc, Rockwell, ABB and other control systems. Capture and document changes, updates prints, etc.
• Lead, coordinate and facilitate troubleshooting electrical issues, problem issues as they relate to equipment downtime, throughput improvement or any safety concern (interlocks, switches, etc.).
• Help troubleshoot and make improvements on all electrical facilities and equipment using input from Production, Maintenance Supervisors, Business Unit Leaders, Engineering Group Leaders, tradesmen, operators and vendors/service providers.
• Establish, maintain, update and administer electrical control plans.
• Participate in all aspects of simultaneous engineering efforts to improve current processes and new projects.
• Monitor and improve performance of production processes with respect to cycle time, uptime, etc.
• Generate, prepare and present regular reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with and support all plant operations in Stellantis Industrial Systems initiatives utilizing Stellantis Industrial Systems tools for continuous improvement efforts, including Kaizen and other quality improvement aids.
• Assist with Engineering Work Orders and training of Skilled Trades and writing standardized maintenance procedures. Also review top losses and determine solutions, root cause identification, resolution, countermeasures and prevention.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field
• 2+ years’ experience in a controls/automation or related engineering role
• Proficiency with control-system programming, including PLC languages and industrial software tools
• Strong analytical skills and proven ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical/electrical control systems
• Flexibility to work all shifts daily, weekend and holiday overtime

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.