Senior Controls Engineer

Muncie, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Senior Controls Engineer

Full-Time

Muncie IN area

Seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to help drive the development improvement and support of control systems across high-volume automotive manufacturing operations. This role is both strategic and hands-on combining team leadership project execution and advanced controls design.

What you will be doing as a Senior Controls Engineer:

Plan and execute technical projects for new and existing products while maintaining customer timelines and engineering relationships.
Design develop and improve manufacturing control systems including CNC PLC robotics automation SCADA data collection and test systems.
Troubleshoot production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure continuity of operations.
Develop electrical and control specifications for automated systems test stands assembly equipment and robotics.
Program PLCs CNC controls HMIs robotics and related systems (Allen-Bradley Siemens GE/Fanuc etc.).
Partner with cross-functional teams to source install commission and optimize manufacturing systems.
Create investment plans for new equipment and future production processes; support cost estimates and capital planning.
Apply structured problem-solving (8-step DOE error-proofing) to drive quality and process improvements.
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO standards.
Support production across shifts when needed.

What you will need as a Senior Controls Engineer:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
5years of controls or automation experience preferably in Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive; leadership experience strongly preferred.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to present to leadership customers and suppliers.
Proven project management capabilityscheduling tracking reporting and stakeholder coordination.
Expertise in controls system design from concept through installation for high-volume manufacturing.
Hands-on experience with:

o Siemens PLC (Step7 TIA Portal)

o Allen-Bradley PLC (RSLogix500 Studio5000 FactoryTalk)

o GE Fanuc CNC

o Industrial networks (EthernetIP Profinet Profibus)

o VFDs servos pneumatics

o Fanuc robotics (programming/controls)

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Senior Controls EngineerFull-TimeMuncie IN areaSeeking a Senior Controls Engineer to help drive the development improvement and support of control systems across high-volume automotive manufacturing operations. This role is both strategic and hands-on combining team leadership project execution and ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Full-Time

Muncie IN area

What you will be doing as a Senior Controls Engineer:

Plan and execute technical projects for new and existing products while maintaining customer timelines and engineering relationships.
Design develop and improve manufacturing control systems including CNC PLC robotics automation SCADA data collection and test systems.
Troubleshoot production equipment to minimize downtime and ensure continuity of operations.
Develop electrical and control specifications for automated systems test stands assembly equipment and robotics.
Program PLCs CNC controls HMIs robotics and related systems (Allen-Bradley Siemens GE/Fanuc etc.).
Partner with cross-functional teams to source install commission and optimize manufacturing systems.
Create investment plans for new equipment and future production processes; support cost estimates and capital planning.
Apply structured problem-solving (8-step DOE error-proofing) to drive quality and process improvements.
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO standards.
Support production across shifts when needed.

What you will need as a Senior Controls Engineer:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
5years of controls or automation experience preferably in Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive; leadership experience strongly preferred.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to present to leadership customers and suppliers.
Proven project management capabilityscheduling tracking reporting and stakeholder coordination.
Expertise in controls system design from concept through installation for high-volume manufacturing.
Hands-on experience with:

o Siemens PLC (Step7 TIA Portal)

o Allen-Bradley PLC (RSLogix500 Studio5000 FactoryTalk)

o GE Fanuc CNC

o Industrial networks (EthernetIP Profinet Profibus)

o VFDs servos pneumatics

o Fanuc robotics (programming/controls)

Send resume to Desmond Nugent

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Contract staffing: We place technical and exempt professionals in temporary or contract assignments that can become full-time positions.

Outplacement: We provide terminated or laid off employees with tools to be competitive in the job market.

Career management: We help you develop your career and reach your goals to be the next leader.

Visit our website today to learn more about how we can help you.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

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