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Senior Controls & Automation Engineer

at Lear

📍 Montgomery, AL, US, 36105 Unknown Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Not specified
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

This role involves managing automation and control systems in a manufacturing setting, including PLC programming, robotics integration, and electrical troubleshooting to improve plant efficiency and safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage automation projects
  • Program PLC/HMI systems
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues
  • Integrate robotics
  • Develop control system standards

Technical Overview

Expertise in PLC and SCADA systems, robotics (Fanuc, UR), electrical design, and automation troubleshooting. Focus on system upgrades, project management, and compliance with safety standards.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior controls and automation engineer with extensive experience in PLC programming, robotics integration, and electrical troubleshooting within manufacturing environments. They should be proficient with Allen Bradley systems, Fanuc and UR robotics, and capable of managing automation projects.

Must-Have Skills

PLC programmingRobotics experienceElectrical troubleshootingAutomation system design

Nice-to-Have Skills

Fanuc RoboticsUR RoboticsSCADAHMIRobotics Programming

Tools & Platforms

RS Logix 500RS Logix 5000Factory Talk HMIBalluff I/O linkFanuc RoboticsUR Robotics

Required Skills

PLCProgrammable Logic ControllersSCADAHMIRoboticsAutomationElectrical DesignControl SystemsTroubleshootingAllen BradleyRS Logix 500RS Logix 5000Factory Talk HMIBalluff I/O linkFanuc RoboticsUR Robotics

Hard Skills

PLCProgrammable Logic ControllersSCADAHMIRoboticsAutomationElectrical DesignControl SystemsTroubleshootingAllen BradleyRS Logix 500RS Logix 5000Factory Talk HMIBalluff I/O linkFanuc RoboticsUR Robotics

Soft Skills

SupportTroubleshootingCoordinationCommunicationProblem-solving

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Control systems engineering and automation management in manufacturing

Keywords for Your Resume

Controls & Automation EngineerPLC programmingSCADAHMIRoboticsAutomationElectrical DesignTroubleshootingAllen BradleyRS Logix 500RS Logix 5000Factory Talk HMIBalluff I/O linkFanuc RoboticsUR RoboticsControl SystemsAutomation SystemsSupport Manufacturing

Deal Breakers

Lack of robotics experience, No PLC programming skills, No automation project management experience

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