Controls Engineer

Ultium Cells LLC • Spring Hill, TN

20d

About The Position

The Controls Engineer will be part of a technical team supporting continuous improvement and troubleshooting of equipment, manufacturing, and facility issues. The role involves analyzing production results, implementing and improving manufacturing methods and processes, and supporting high yield and productivity in a highly automated manufacturing environment. The engineer will work with internal and external customers and vendors to resolve urgent, complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives, and will provide support for in-plant production as needed. Some on-call support is required.

As a key partner supporting Assembly process technology, the engineer will be trained and developed in PLC programming. Work includes programming automation and controls systems from various manufacturers and creating, monitoring, and modifying logic for program design, simulation, testing, start-up, and troubleshooting. The role also involves Siemens PLC-based motion control and integrating systems such as barcode and RFID readers, robots, ultrasonic welding, vision systems, weigh scales, and gas sampling equipment. Machine cleaning responsibilities and other duties as assigned are included. Employees may be exposed to hazardous materials or waste and will receive required environmental training.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field is required; electrical is preferred.
• Exposure to controls and electrical systems design, automation, mechanical assemblies, and manufacturing assembly equipment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated, with good communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Zero to three years of industrial controls experience; experience in manufacturing or automotive engineering through an internship, co-op, entry-level role, or similar is preferred.
• Exposure to or education in battery systems or processes.
• Bilingual Korean/English.

Responsibilities

• Program automation and controls systems from manufacturers in Italy, Japan, and Korea.
• Create, monitor, and modify logic for program design, simulation, testing, start-up, and troubleshooting.
• Use Siemens PLC programming for motion control with servo motors and robots.
• Integrate and implement systems including barcode and RFID readers, robots, ultrasonic welding, vision systems, weigh scales, and gas sampling equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and investigate and troubleshoot equipment, manufacturing, and facility problems.
• Analyze production results and implement or improve manufacturing methods and processes.
• Support high yield and productivity in a highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Work with internal and external customers and vendors to resolve urgent and complex problems and support in-plant production.
• Perform machine cleaning responsibilities.
• Promote workplace safety.
• Complete initial and annual environmental training as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid time off.
• Base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on achievement of company goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree