Automation and Controls Engineer

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Job Description

Automation and Controls Engineer – Automotive Products – Minimum of 4+ years’ Experience – Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering with Automation Experience in Steel Stamping Processes.

Sponsorship is NOT Available for this Position

Location: AL. | $85,000 to $1000,000 Pending Experience + OT. Relocation Assistance Available for the Right Candidate

Join a Growing Automotive Products Manufacturer.

Full benefits, 401k match, PTO, relocation assistance & more.

We’re looking for a Automation and Controls Engineer with a deep knowledge of Robots, Rockwell Automation Systems, and Sophisticated In-Line Stamping Equipment.

You could be a well-seasoned Process or Manufacturing Engineer with Automation Controls Experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to New Product / Project Programs for Stamped Metal Parts.
Collaborate with Customers, Production and Engineering Teams.
Knowledge of Robotics is a Must Have.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis and Determine Effective Counter Measures for PLC, Automation and Robotic Concerns.
Help Support Prototype Builds and Program Launches.
Contribute to New Equipment Installations for Technical Assembly.
Knowledge of Automation Stamping Lines is a Must Have.
Contribute to New Program Launches.
Assign work to Junior Engineers and Track Progress, as Directed.
Manage Overall Project Goals and KPI’s.
Maintain Machinery Up-Time and Takt Time.
Must have Excellent Reporting Capability and Methodology.

Requirements:

Automation Experience with In-Line Process Machinery, Stamping and Process.
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with 4+ years in Process / Manufacturing Engineering in an Automotive or High Volume Consumer Products Environment with Robotics, PLC’s, Automation Equipment, Stamping Press Lines.
Strong Communication, Analysis, and Problem-Solving Skills.
CAD/SolidWorks, MS Project.
Robotics Experience and Ability to Program Robots.
Strong PLC Experience, Allen-Bradley, HMI’s, Studio 5000, ControlLogix.
Experience and Good Understanding of Various Vision Systems.
BS in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or Equivalent Experience.

Perks:

Competitive pay + bonus potential.
Full medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance.
401k match, PTO, paid holidays.
Minimal travel + lifestyle perks.
Excellent growth & promotion potential.

Join a high-growth company where innovation, quality, and leadership are valued.

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