Senior Controls Engineering Manager

LEAR CORPORATION; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Controls Engineer Manager to lead plant automation, drive capital projects, and ensure safe, cost-effective operation of electrical controls and automation systems.

You will mentor a small team, develop PLC logic and HMI interfaces, coordinate with electrical and mechanical groups, and push continuous improvement across production lines and new model launches.

Qualifications

• Expertise in RSLogix 500/5000, FactoryTalk HMI, Baluff IO link, and PLC programming.
• Fanuc programming or basic robotics understanding.
• Knowledge of safety standards: OSHA 1910, machine guarding, ANSI/RIA 15.06, robot safety.
• Participation in risk assessments for automated equipment.
• AutoCAD experience for electrical layouts.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and coordinate controls systems.
• Experience interfacing with MES and external manufacturing systems.
• Atlas Copco Tools Talk programming experience and torque tool interfaces.
• Experience with servo-driven equipment controls and programming.
• Vision systems knowledge to guide robots is a plus.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and oversee control system projects from spec to startup.
• Supervise and mentor the controls team to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Develop and implement PLC logic, HMI, and motion control integrations.
• Oversee controls hardware and software design for complex machine systems with cross-functional collaboration.
• Support implementation of advanced automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and MES teams.
• Manage workload, assignments, and staffing to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Conduct performance reviews and development plans for team members.

Skills

RS Logix 500

RS Logix 5000

Factory Talk HMI

Baluff I/O link

Programming

Tools

AutoCAD

Atlas Copco Tools Talk

Job description

Lear Corporation in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Controls Engineer Manager to lead plant automation, drive capital projects, and ensure safe, cost-effective operation of electrical controls and automation systems.

You will mentor a small team, develop PLC logic and HMI interfaces, coordinate with electrical and mechanical groups, and push continuous improvement across production lines and new model launches.