Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience senior

Exp. Years 5+ years

Education Not specified

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

The Senior Controls Engineer leads automation and robotics control projects, supporting manufacturing facilities with system design, programming, and troubleshooting at Lear's Southfield location.

Key Responsibilities

Lead automation control projects
Support robotics integration
Manage controls systems
Coordinate with external manufacturers
Ensure safety standards compliance

Technical Overview

Expertise in PLC programming, automation controls, robotics, and electrical drawings, supporting complex manufacturing automation systems.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior controls engineer with extensive experience in PLC programming, robotics, and automation controls, capable of leading control system projects and supporting manufacturing operations with strong technical and communication skills.

Must-Have Skills

Expert in RS Logix 500RS Logix 5000Factory Talk HMIFanuc Programming or basic understanding with RoboticsAbility to read electrical drawingsCoordinate and manage controls systemsCommunication with external manufacturers

Nice-to-Have Skills

RoboticsAutomation standardsRisk assessments

Tools & Platforms

RS Logix 500RS Logix 5000Factory Talk HMIAutoCAD

Required Skills

Automation controlsPLC programmingRS Logix 500RS Logix 5000Factory Talk HMIBaluff I/O linkFanuc ProgrammingRoboticsAutoCADElectrical drawingsControls systems

Hard Skills

Automation controlsPLC programmingRS Logix 500RS Logix 5000Factory Talk HMIBaluff I/O linkFanuc ProgrammingRoboticsAutoCADElectrical drawingsControls systems

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingteam coordinationproject management

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing

Job Function Leading automation and robotics control system projects in manufacturing

Keywords for Your Resume

Senior Controls EngineerPLCRS Logix 500RS Logix 5000Factory Talk HMIBaluff I/O linkFanuc ProgrammingRoboticsAutoCADElectrical drawingsControls systemsAutomationRisk assessments

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with RS Logix 500/5000 or Factory Talk HMI, No robotics or Fanuc programming experience, Inability to read electrical drawings

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