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Controls & Automation Engineer Specialist II

Lear Corporation


Job Location:

Sparta, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CONTROLS & AUTOMATION ENGINEER SPECIALIST II
COMSTOCK PARK MICHIGAN

As a member of the Automation team theControls & Automation Engineer Specialist II will be responsible for Leading Supporting Implementing and Managing automation projections while driving innovation in advancements.

The candidate will use their vast knowledge experience and resourcefulness to lead and implement automation cells and drive standards across North America. The candidate must be able to develop the concept aid in the mechanical- Electrical design install train the receiving plant and provide ongoing support for the robot cell. The candidate must also possess the skill to project lead other Integrators as a subject matter expert.

Advantages of working at Lear in the Automation group:

  • Drive Innovation with new advancements in Industry
  • Opportunities for future training to broaden skills
  • Be part of a team of experts to drive solutions that improve efficiencies safety and quality
  • Work with multiple assembly plants and integrator.

Automation Controls Role:

  • Responsible for projects from technical specification to startup support
  • Design and develop all aspects of electrical control systems equipment and programming using Lear standards and build upon with innovative ideas
  • Write implement and debug PLC software
  • Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans
  • Support install launch and production of all cells.
  • Support implementation of proven and newly developed advanced automation.
  • Robust programming to increase equipment uptime without continuous intervention.
  • Document and use existing control standards to develop requirements for automated cells
  • Willingness to travel in North America time traveling can be up to 50%

Qualifications:

  • Expert in (RS logix 500 RS logix 5000 Factory Talk HMI Baluff I/O link programming).
  • Fanuc Programming or basic understanding with Robotics
  • Understand and communicate applicable safety standards: general industry (OSHA 1910) machine guarding robot safety (ANSI/RIA 15.06) automated vehicles conveyor safety
  • Supporting member of Risk Assessments on all automated equipment
  • Auto CAD Experience
  • Ability to read electrical drawings
  • Coordinate and manage controls systems
  • Communication with external manufacturing system /MES
  • Atlas Copco Tools Talk programming and interface with torque tools
  • Experience with controls and programming servo driven equipment
  • Willingness to travel in North America time traveling can be up to 50%.
  • Basic experience with Vision systems to guide robot offsets
  • Develop & Completion of Automation risk assessments
  • Knowledgeable in MS-Office

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in electrical or software engineering
  • 3-5 years experience in a similar role

Bonus if you have:

  • Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV/AMR) experience

Required Experience:

IC


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