Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Controls & Automation

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead control system design for metal stamping presses and related equipment. You will architect, program, and implement PLCs, HMIs, and networks, primarily with Rockwell Automation, while integrating Siemens solutions when needed.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to refine manufacturing processes, drive safety compliance, and advance automation and robotics initiatives to improve productivity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial control system design and implementation for metal stamping applications.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation and Siemens platforms: PLCs, HMIs, and networking.
• Strong understanding of machine safety standards (ANSI/RIA R15.06, NFPA, ISO 13849).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team on dynamic projects.
• Prior track record leading complex manufacturing engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead control system design for metal stamping presses and related equipment, meeting specs, budgets, and safety.
• Architect, program, and implement PLCs, HMIs, and networks using Rockwell, with Siemens integration as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine processes and implement best practices.
• Analyze system performance, recommend improvements, and apply advanced automation and robotics.
• Conduct machine safety risk assessments and ensure ANSI/NFPA/ISO compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers to deliver high-quality projects on schedule.

Skills

Control system design

PLC programming

HMI development

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Machine safety standards

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Control Systems

Equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead control system design for metal stamping presses and related equipment. You will architect, program, and implement PLCs, HMIs, and networks, primarily with Rockwell Automation, while integrating Siemens solutions when needed.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to refine manufacturing processes, drive safety compliance, and advance automation and robotics initiatives to improve productivity and