Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - PLC & Motion

Ultium Cells LLC; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Holiday Schedule

Tuition Assistance for continuing education

Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles

Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone

Job summary

Ultium Cells LLC in Spring Hill, Tennessee is seeking an Automation Engineer to join its technical team. This role focuses on developing, modifying, and maintaining PLC programs while troubleshooting complex automation issues. Strong collaboration is essential as you will work with internal and external teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in industrial controls, preferably in manufacturing. Competitive benefits include comprehensive insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial controls experience required; manufacturing/automotive experience preferred.
• Experience with controls systems, electrical design, and automation equipment.
• Bilingual Korean/English is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs for automation.
• Design and maintain HMI interfaces to enhance visibility.
• Support preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Industrial controls experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Teamwork and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal/STEP 7, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley)

AutoCAD Electrical

Industrial electrical codes (NFPA, NEC)

Job description

Ultium Cells LLC in Spring Hill, Tennessee is seeking an Automation Engineer to join its technical team. This role focuses on developing, modifying, and maintaining PLC programs while troubleshooting complex automation issues. Strong collaboration is essential as you will work with internal and external teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in industrial controls, preferably in manufacturing. Competitive benefits include comprehensive insurance and tuition assistance.