Automotive Controls Engineer

Production & Operations focuses on designing, managing, and improving production processes and business operations, as well as manufacturing technologies and supply chains. The role involves working with modern systems such as SAP and dashboards, some of which are self-programmed. This is a cross-functional and international environment that offers performance-driven, diverse challenges and exciting projects.You can look forward to these exciting tasksServe as a regional Controls and Automation subject matter expert supporting new equipment development, technical implementation, commissioning, startups, production handover, and complex technical escalations across multiple manufacturing locationsDevelop, maintain, and continuously improve regional controls standards while ensuring alignment with Webasto global standards for PLCs, HMIs, automation systems, traceability, MES interfaces, machine safety, industrial networking, and controls cybersecurityProgram, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI systems using platforms such as Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000, and FactoryTalkIntegrate PLCs with industrial robots, vision systems, servo and motion systems, scanners, printers, safety devices, and other automated manufacturing technologies; support FANUC and ABB robotic systems and Cognex and Keyence vision systemsDesign and troubleshoot industrial networks and production system interfaces, including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, managed switches, remote I/O, machine-to-machine communication, MES, traceability and Line Control Systems, and associated SQL-based applicationsProvide technical guidance to equipment suppliers throughout equipment design, build, testing, installation, and launch; participate in technical reviews and production trials while serving as the technical liaison between suppliers, Manufacturing Engineering, plant Controls teams, IT, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teamsMaintain controls documentation, electrical drawings, network layouts, software backups, and revision histories while building plant capabilities through technical documentation, coaching, training, and knowledge transfer; travel domestically and internationally to support manufacturing locations and project launches as business needs requireThis is what you bring to usBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, with 5+ years of controls, automation, or manufacturing engineering experience in an automated manufacturing environment; automotive experience strongly preferredStrong hands-on experience programming, configuring, and troubleshooting both Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, including Siemens TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000, along with HMI development using platforms such as FactoryTalk and Siemens WinCCStrong industrial automation and system integration experience involving PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, servo and motion systems, and machine safety; experience with FANUC or ABB robotics and Cognex or Keyence vision systems preferredExperience with industrial networking and connected manufacturing systems, including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, managed switches, remote I/O, MES, traceability or Line Control Systems, and working knowledge of SQL databases and queriesExperience commissioning and launching automated manufacturing equipment with machine builders and suppliers, including the ability to interpret and maintain electrical and controls documentation, troubleshoot complex technical issues, coach plant technical teams, collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, and Maintenance, and travel domestically and internationally based on project requirementsApplications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.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!