5-7 years of experience in controls engineering, particularly with automotive OEMs.
Proven track record in developing controls hardware and software that meet specifications.
Recent experience with GM, FCA (Stellantis), or Ford projects and their standards.
Strong analytical skills for engineering calculations related to controls systems.
Ability to work independently and lead customer interactions effectively.
Responsibilities
Lead the controls design effort from project inception to completion.
Manage customer requirements and coordinate with internal teams.
Drive customer meetings to resolve issues and secure approvals.
Ensure compliance with project specifications and timelines.
Communicate project status and prepare action plans as needed.
Align internal departments with project requirements and manage changes.
Support project management with technical insights and continuous improvement efforts.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Collaborative work environment with a focus on team expertise.
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
Exposure to high-profile automotive projects and technologies.
Full Job Description
Description
The Role
As a Controls Project Engineer, you'll lead the controls design effort on assigned projects and serve as the primary point of contact for all project controls requirements, guiding the work from inception through completion. What You'll Do
Own the controls scope from project inception through completion as the single point of contact for customers and internal departments.
Lead an assigned controls design team, or work independently on smaller projects.
Manage all customer requirements and coordinate team efforts with internal departments.
Coordinate customer meetings and drive open issues, approvals, and releases to closure.
Ensure designs comply with project specifications and schedules; report status and prepare and complete project action plans as required.
Keep internal departments aware of and aligned with project requirements, and coordinate changes and revisions.
Support Project Management and Estimating with technical input.
Follow the Quality System and contribute to continuous improvement.
Build your own and your team's expertise through training opportunities and by assisting teammates.
Requirements
What You'll Bring
Proven ability to create and direct the development of controls hardware and software that meets project requirements and customer specifications.
Recent, relevant experience on GM, FCA (Stellantis), or Ford projects, with working knowledge of their standards, common industry practices, and customer requirements.
Ability to perform engineering calculations such as power consumption, heat dissipation, network performance, safe stopping distances, and pneumatic and hydraulic requirements.
Comfort working directly and independently with customers, including leading meetings, resolving open issues, and generating status reports.
Experience with General Assembly, Tire and Wheel, Fluid Fill, and Alignment automation.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Electrical design: AutoCAD, EPLAN
PLC and HMI programming: Rockwell RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, Siemens TIA Portal
Motion control: Servo systems
OEM plant systems: GM and FCA systems, including SEP, GEP, MERS, RPM, FIS, and PFCS
GM certifications and safety training: GCCH, GCCS, EPLAN, MPS, ESWP
