Production Engineer - Controls / Robotics (Advanced Manufacturing Engineer)

Astemo, Ltd.; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo, Ltd. is seeking a Controls Engineer - Robotics to join the xEV Regional Production Engineering group in the United States. The role focuses on developing, supporting, and implementing robotic cells and stations for assembly, testing, and inspection of electric motor programs.

You will work on robot programming, setup, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective automation across multiple programs. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineering skills with a strong focus on control systems, PLC programming, robotics integration, and industrial automation.
• Experience with robot programming, setup, troubleshooting, and optimization for assembly or material handling processes.
• Ability to make quick, accurate, data-driven decisions and utilize excellent structured problem-solving skills.
• Well organized, attention to detail, and able to handle multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Computer literacy with MS Office and programming experience.
• Willingness to support the corporate culture with an absolute focus on ethics and fairness.

Responsibilities

• Part of the xEV Regional Production Engineering group for Hybrid and Electric Vehicle products; support Electric Motor programs.
• Establish specifications, equipment, processes, quotations, and documentation for motor programs.
• Develop, support, and implement robotic cells and stations for assembly, material handling, testing, and inspection tasks.
• Identify synergy potentials across programs and apply best practices to drive cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Control systems

PLC programming

Robotics integration

Industrial automation

Robot programming

Troubleshooting

Data-driven decisions

Structured problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering/controls/mechatronics

Tools

Fanuc robots

Keyence automation

Automation equipment integration

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Plans, manages, and executes activities for multiple projects to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within a prescribed time frame by performing any combination of all essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

This position will be part of the xEV Regional Production Engineering (PE) group for Hybrid and Electric Vehicle products and will be responsible for activities and support for Electric Motor programs. The Controls Engineer - Robotics will establish specifications, equipment, processes, quotations, and other documentation for programs related to electric motor products. This position is specifically for the development, support, and implementation of robotic cells and stations for assembly, material handling, testing, and inspection tasks and other functions as needed. Also, this role will identify synergy potentials across programs and establish and apply best practices to drive cost effective solutions.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• Engineering skills with a strong focus on control systems, PLC programming, robotics integration, and industrial automation.


• Experience with robot programming, setup, troubleshooting, and optimization for assembly or material handling processes.


• Ability to make quick, accurate, data-driven decisions and utilize excellent structured problem-solving skills.


• Well organized, attention to detail, and able to handle multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.


• Strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.


• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.


• Computer literacy with both personal computers and manufacturing systems, including knowledge of standard office software (MS Office) and programming experience.


• Willingness to support the corporate culture with an absolute focus on ethics and fairness.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• Work experience in the automotive industry, ideally with electric motor assembly or EV component production.


• Experience working in a machine builder/automation equipment integrator environment.


• Familiarity with industrial robots (preferably Fanuc), Keyence automation components, and their integration into automated lines.


• Knowledge of safety systems and risk assessment for robotic cells.


• Work experience within the automotive industry, with emphasis on electro-mechanical devices and/or electric motor production.


• Knowledge of relevant quality systems, i.e. IATF 16949, and standard automotive engineering and manufacturing documentation, including DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, and standard work instructions.


• Certification in structured problem-solving methods, i.e. Six Sigma.

Education:

4-year university degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechatronics, or related technical field.

Experience:

Minimum of 3–5 years applicable experience in controls and robotics engineering.

Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Working conditions:

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel:

Domestic and international may be required as needed.