Controls Engineer
About The Position
The Controls Engineer will be part of a technical team supporting continuous improvement and troubleshooting of equipment, manufacturing, and facility problems in a highly automated battery-cell manufacturing environment. The role involves analyzing production results, implementing and improving manufacturing methods and processes, and supporting high yield and productivity. The engineer will work with internal and external customers and vendors to solve urgent and complex problems, evaluating alternatives and supporting in-plant production as needed. Some on-call support is required. The engineer will support Electrode process technology and receive training and development in Mitsubishi PLC programming. Responsibilities include programming automation and controls systems from manufacturers in Italy, Japan, and Korea; creating, monitoring, and modifying control logic for design, simulation, testing, startup, and troubleshooting; and integrating systems such as barcode and RFID readers, robots, ultrasonic welding, vision systems, weigh scales, and gas sampling. Employees may be exposed to hazardous materials or waste and will receive required environmental training, including RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and emergency escalation training, with annual refreshers.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
- 0 to 3 years of industrial controls experience.
- 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
- Experience in a manufacturing or automotive engineering environment through an internship, co-op, entry-level role, or similar experience is highly preferred.
- Exposure to or education in battery systems or processes.
- Bilingual Korean and English.
Responsibilities
- Program automation and controls systems from various manufacturers.
- Create, monitor, and modify logic for program design, simulation, testing, startup, and troubleshooting.
- Work with Mitsubishi Q Series PLCs, CC-Link and SSCNET III networking, and motion control involving servo motors and robots.
- Integrate and implement systems including barcode and RFID reading, robots, ultrasonic welding, vision, weigh scales, and gas sampling.
- Support continuous improvement and investigate and troubleshoot equipment, manufacturing, and facility problems.
- Analyze production results and implement and improve manufacturing methods and processes to support high yield and productivity.
- Work with internal and external customers and vendors to resolve urgent and complex problems and support in-plant production.
- Provide on-call support as required.
- Promote workplace safety.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Generous paid holidays
- Tuition assistance for continuing education
- Vehicle discount program on General Motors-branded vehicles
- Communication stipend for personal cell phone
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
