Senior Controls Engineer – Battery Cell Automation

Ultium Cells LLC; Spring Hill, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, &

Tuition Assistance

Vehicle Discount Program

Communication Stipend

Job summary

Ultium Cells LLC is seeking an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer to drive PLC programming and motion control in a highly automated battery manufacturing environment. You will design, test, and troubleshoot control systems, while coordinating with internal teams and vendors to ensure high yield and reliability.

The role requires collaboration across engineering disciplines, hands-on fault isolation, and on-call support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs (Siemens TIA Portal/STEP 7, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, Omron, CompactLogix).
• Program and optimize motion control systems, including servo motors and robotics.
• Integrate subsystems such as barcode/RFID readers, robotics, vision systems, and transmitters.
• Design and maintain HMI interfaces for process visibility and alarms.
• Create electrical schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Support industrial networks: Profinet, EtherNet/IP, OPC-UA, Modbus, HART, TCP/IP, Profibus.
• Lead or support startup activities: FAT/SAT, commissioning, production readiness.
• Support electrical substation systems and battery-related projects.
• Diagnose automation downtime to minimize impact.
• Maintain version control and site documentation.
• Assist preventive maintenance and cleaning activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal/STEP 7

Mitsubishi

Allen-Bradley

Omron

CompactLogix

AutoCAD Electrical

Profinet

EtherNet/IP

OPC-UA

Modbus

HART

TCP/IP

Profibus

Job description

Ultium Cells LLC is seeking an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer to drive PLC programming and motion control in a highly automated battery manufacturing environment. You will design, test, and troubleshoot control systems, while coordinating with internal teams and vendors to ensure high yield and reliability.

The role requires collaboration across engineering disciplines, hands-on fault isolation, and on-call support as needed.