Automotive Controls Engineer

Webasto

• $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field
  • 3+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
  • Strong PLC programming experience using ladder logic and structured text
  • Familiarity with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms
  • Experience with robotics, machine vision, motion control, and related automation technologies

Responsibilities

  • Develop and modify PLC programs for automated manufacturing equipment and robotics
  • Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, HMIs, and safety systems to enhance equipment performance
  • Integrate sensors and industrial networks into production equipment
  • Create and maintain controls documentation and electrical schematics
  • Support equipment launches and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Financial benefits including competitive compensation
  • Wellbeing programs to support employee health
  • Generous vacation and time-off policies
  • Career development opportunities and training
  • Promotes a positive work culture and environment
Full Job Description
Automotive Controls Engineer You can look forward to these exciting tasks • Develop and modify PLC programs for automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, and quality systems • Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion controls, and safety systems to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime • Integrate sensors, machine vision, motion systems, and industrial networks into production equipment • Create and maintain controls documentation, electrical schematics, and automation standards • Support equipment launches, capital projects, supplier activities, training, and continuous improvement initiatives This is what you bring to us • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field • 3+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive • Strong PLC programming experience using ladder logic and structured text, including development of new control systems • Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms, industrial networking, and automation systems • Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with robotics, machine vision, motion control, and related automation technologies Your contact person: Marisa Tavolacci, People & Organization Auburn Hills, MI Get to know us here and find out why we are passionate about attracting talent to Webasto. We look forward to receiving your online application! Benefits Financial Wellbeing Vacation & Time-Off Career & Developement Health & Wellness Work Culture & Environment Competitive Compensation Information at a Glance

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