Axalta · 1 day ago
Control Systems Engineer
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAxalta is a leading coatings company that invests in innovative solutions for protecting products. The Control Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership and support for manufacturing process control systems, focusing on continuous improvement and automation to enhance operational efficiency.
IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Provide automation and process control technical support and associated services at the Mt. Clemens, MI site, especially for ABB DCSs, PLCs, IP21 data historian, and Process Control Network
Work closely with line leadership, technical and manufacturing resources, operators, and mechanics to understand the business and Site needs
Support capital project teams in designing process control solutions
Work on project and process teams to realize the objectives of technical programs and projects involving automation and process control technology
Identify areas where automation can reduce manual labor or minimize errors and develop automated systems to streamline manufacturing or business processes
Work with site Process Safety Management (PSM) lead and Site Interlock Guardian to understand site safety interlock requirements. Assist in the development of Safety Interlock Specifications for any Safety Instrumented Systems designed for the site
Maintain process control documentation
Provide training to engineers and other technical resources at the site when needed
Participate in key PSM-processes such as Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), and others as needed
Qualification
Required
10+ years of industrial controls and automation experience required otherwise
3 years minimum of process control experience
Demonstrated skill in configuring, documenting, and troubleshooting a variety of digital control systems including DCS or PLC systems
Hands-on experience with ABB Bailey Infi90/Symphony+ DCS and Rockwell PLC's
Preferred
BS in Engineering preferred
5+ years of process control experience preferred
Working knowledge of Aspen Tech InfoPlus.21 preferred
Experience at a PSM-regulated site preferred
Ability to research policies and provide guidance to on-site personnel as well as other Axalta sites
Proactive in identifying needs and implementing solutions without direction from supervision
Flexible adapting to changing systems and policies
Proactive
Detail orientated
Strong troubleshooting proficiency
Excellent interpersonal skills to teach and be a resource
Able to communicate high-level process control concepts to various functions
Collaborate across teams to reconcile differences
Comfortable assuming role as peer with operators, maintenance staff, and engineers
Self-motivated and proactive work ethic
Strong sense of accountability to complete work independently and through influence
Travel Required: approximately 5-10%
Company
Axalta
Axalta provides performance coatings for a wide range of industrial applications; light vehicle and commercial vehicle coatings for original equipment manufacturers; and refinish surface preparation and coating systems for body shops globally.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2025-11-18Acquired
2023-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2014-11-12IPO
Leadership Team
Chris Villavarayan
Chief Executive Officer and President
Carl Anderson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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