At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and enhance automated assembly systems for maximum efficiency and productivity.
- Company: Voltava, a leading global manufacturing partner with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Midnight shift position with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in innovative manufacturing.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in automotive manufacturing and strong troubleshooting skills required.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
The Controls Engineer supports and improves automated assembly systems to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and equipment uptime. This role applies industrial controls expertise, troubleshooting skills, and creative problem-solving to meet facility and customer needs. This is a midnight shift position.
What You Will Do
- Maintain, develop, and improve automation controls systems, including PLC and HMI applications.
- Review PLC logs and shift reports to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
- Troubleshoot critical equipment and controls issues, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.
- Support programming, equipment uptime, OEE, error proofing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate and implement new manufacturing and controls technologies.
- Work cross-functionally and across facilities to resolve issues and share best practices.
- Use Team Member feedback and data to identify opportunities and improve processes.
- Perform equipment audits, SOT walks, and preventative activities to improve reliability and up time.
- Prepare documentation, reports, incident reports, and updates for management and cross-functional meetings.
- Support health and safety processes and demonstrate proactive, preventative safety behaviors.
- Maintain current knowledge of controls technology and complete all required training.
What You Need To Be Successful
- 2+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, JIT, assembly, or a related environment.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of industrial controls systems, automated assembly, electronic devices, and communication protocols.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens STEP 7, PLC programming, C++, C#, and ladder logic.
- Experience programming FANUC robots and COGNEX cameras.
- Advanced computer and controls troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments and facilities.
- Proficiency in English.
Bonus Points If You Have
- Experience with Phoenix PC Works, Interbus, DeviceNet, RSView, or ControlLogix.
- Experience with additional manufacturing automation or controls technologies.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Travel
- Minimal travel required.
What We Offer
We believe our team members are our greatest investment, which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and overall quality of life.
Our Core Values
Voltava is committed to creating an environment where every Team Member feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to make an impact.
- Respect: We create belonging by bringing out the best in each other.
- Integrity: We earn trust through every interaction.
- Courage: We show up fully even when it would be easier not to.
- Impact: We strengthen the people and places around us.
Together, we are Building A Better Everything.
Controls Engineer in Windsor employer: Voltava
At Voltava, we prioritise our team members, offering a vibrant and collaborative work culture that fosters growth and innovation. As a Controls Engineer on the midnight shift in Wixom, Michigan, you'll benefit from comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings programs, and opportunities for professional development, all while contributing to our mission of Building A Better Everything. Join us in an environment where respect, integrity, and impact are at the core of what we do.
