Lead Automotive Controls Engineer – New Vehicle Launch

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Vance (AL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Health insurance and life insurance

Tuition assistance and paid holidays

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. in Alabama seeks a Controls Engineer to lead controls engineering activities for new vehicle introductions and model year changes, ensuring automation readiness and compliance with MBUSI standards.

The role requires 5+ years of experience with Rockwell/Siemens PLCs, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and related automation systems, working with cross-functional teams across Process, Maintenance, IT, and international planning.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of five (5) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s):Experience required working with Rockwell control platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead controls engineering activities for new vehicle introductions, facelifts, and model year changes.
Evaluate product design changes for impact to automation, PLC software, robotics, field devices, HMIs, and production processes.
Coordinate implementation of design changes with Process Engineering, Maintenance, Production, IT, and international planning teams.
Maintain change documentation and controls implementation schedules.
Develop and/or maintain controls requirements and technical specifications for capital projects.
Coordinate controls integration during equipment installation and commissioning.
Support project execution during shutdowns and launch events.
Ensure new equipment complies with MBUSI and global Mercedes-Benz controls standards.
Support lifecycle planning for controls technologies associated with future programs.
Serve as the primary controls interface between Series Planning, Production Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, IT, and international engineering teams.
Participate in simultaneous engineering meetings and product development reviews.
Coordinate controls readiness for build events, prototype trials, pilot builds, and production launches.
Coordinate controls activities during installation, commissioning, and launch.
Support PLC software validation, network verification, and process optimization.
Lead controls issue resolution during launch phases.