Lead Automation Controls Engineer – Powertrain & Robotics

HTC Global Services; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

HTC Global Services seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to support manufacturing electrical and controls activities for assembly, machining, tooling, and powertrain equipment. This role will focus on controls architecture, PLC/CNC programming, automation troubleshooting, and manufacturing systems from design to program launch.

The position is fully onsite and may require travel during peak installation and launch periods in Dearborn, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in controls engineering with rapid learning ability.
• Experience with PLC/CNC programming and automation systems.
• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, and Bosch PLCs.
• Must be fully onsite and willing to travel up to 80%.
• 5+ years implementation experience preferred.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering deliverables from design to launch.
• Implement standard controls architectures across programs.
• Coordinate with Tier I suppliers and conduct reviews.
• Lead engineering meetings and participate in program reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve PLC/CNC/robot/vision issues.
• Support RFID systems and QOS strategies.
• Apply FMEA, DOE, DMAIC, 8D and 5D methodologies.
• Travel up to 80% and work off-shift during peak periods.

Skills

Electrical Engineering skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

MS Office

Reading prints (electrical/pneumatic/h

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree pursued and received by or before February 2022

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Bosch PLCs

SCL programming

Job description

HTC Global Services seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to support manufacturing electrical and controls activities for assembly, machining, tooling, and powertrain equipment. This role will focus on controls architecture, PLC/CNC programming, automation troubleshooting, and manufacturing systems from design to program launch.

The position is fully onsite and may require travel during peak installation and launch periods in Dearborn, MI.