Controls Process Engineer, Coating & Bonding

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

Job summary

Slate Auto is seeking an experienced Controls Process Engineer to support brownfield production facilities and ensure equipment and processes meet specifications. You will work with the Manufacturing Project team to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency at launch, while guiding continuous improvement and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in automotive manufacturing, expertise in automation design, PLC programming, and robotics integration, plus proficiency with TIA Portal,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of manufacturing experience in the automotive industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Automation and Control or equivalent.
• Experience with automation design, commissioning and robotics.
• Strong PLC programming and controls integration skills.

Responsibilities

• Document generation and electrical/controls specification.
• Lead integration of MES and third-party equipment.
• Ensure high equipment efficiency and minimal downtime during launch.

Skills

Automation & Control

8+ years automotive

PLC programming

Robotics integration

OPC UA

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Automation and Control

Tools

TIA Portal

WinCC

Allen Bradley

Betafoam dispense

Vision systems

Job description

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Controls Process Engineer will work closely with the Manufacturing Project team to achieve systems goals necessary for the delivery of SLATE’s brownfield production facilities. The successful candidate will ensure that all equipment and processes are delivered in accordance with specification and best practice automotive solutions. On launch of the new facility the position holder will be responsible for addressing and rectifying any matters that require attention prior to the final production, assuring minimum machinery downtime and high equipment efficiency. Future continues improvement projects will be essential to sustain the World Class excellence as well as compliance to safety and environmental legislation.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• 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 HS
• 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.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor’s Degree in Automation and Control or similar discipline such as Electrical Electronic, IT is required
• Minimum of 8+ years of manufacturing experience gained in the Automotive industry
• Software design development and commissioning skills using TIA Portal, WinCC, OPC UA Integration with MES, Robots, Sealing Systems, Vision systems, other Allen Bradley Controls Experience, PLC Programming, Betafoam Dispense Systems Operational experience with robotics;
• Fanuc, other Process Engineering and OEE Project Management skills Understanding of relevant NFPA electrical standards Knowledge of BIW bonding process Continuous improvement – leading by example, getting things done attitude

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affir…

We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

About Us

At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need. We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.