Senior Automation Controls Engineer – Global Travel

LEAR CORPORATION; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Novi, Michigan is seeking a Senior Automation Controls Engineer to lead, implement and support automation projects across North America. You will develop electrical control systems, install robot cells, and provide SME guidance to integrate advanced automation solutions.

You will travel up to 40% for installations, mentor local engineers and help Kaizen initiatives, with a focus on safety, quality and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of PLCs and industrial automation standards.
• Experience with RSLogix/Studio5000 and FactoryTalk for control systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages used in automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, implement and manage automation cell projects from concept to startup.
• Develop electrical control systems and robot cell standards across North America.
• Write, debug and optimize PLC software and SCADA scripts.
• Travel up to 40% across NA for installations and support.
• Mentor plant controls engineers and support Kaizen initiatives.

Skills

PLC programming

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Robotics programming

Industrial networking

Electrical drawings

Safety standards

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and/or Software Engineering

Tools

RSLogix500

RSLogix5000

Studio5000

FactoryTalk View

Visual Basic

C++

C#

Python

AutoCAD

OPC

SCADA

Vision systems

Keyence cameras

AGV/AMR (bonus)

Job description

Lear Corporation in Novi, Michigan is seeking a Senior Automation Controls Engineer to lead, implement and support automation projects across North America. You will develop electrical control systems, install robot cells, and provide SME guidance to integrate advanced automation solutions.

You will travel up to 40% for installations, mentor local engineers and help Kaizen initiatives, with a focus on safety, quality and efficiency improvements.