Slate Auto · 8 hours ago
Senior Controls Engineer
Warsaw, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSlate Auto is seeking a Controls Engineer to support Body production operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automation and control systems. The role focuses on ensuring maximum uptime, implementing running changes, and continuously improving PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, and automation equipment for safe and efficient production.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Michael Micola
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on troubleshooting and support for PLCs, robots, motion controls, and vision systems in BIW production
Diagnoses and resolve automation-related downtime quickly to minimize production impact
Modify and optimize PLC logic, HMI screens, and robot programs to improve operator and maintenance usability
Support running changes, equipment upgrades, and control system updates with minimal disruption to production
Conduct root cause analysis for automation-related failures, throughput issues, and quality concerns; drive corrective actions
Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to develop and maintain documentation, training, and preventive maintenance plans
Ensure compliance with safety standards, perform risk assessments, and maintain safe control logic (safety PLC, interlocks, DCS)
Track system performance, identify recurring issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and uptime
Collaborate with production supervisors, quality, and dimensional engineering to support daily plant operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field
5–7 years of experience as a Controls/Automation Engineer in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Proficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens, Rockwell, or equivalent)
Experience with HMIs/SCADA systems (WinCC, TIA Portal, Ignition SCADA, or similar)
Hands-on experience with industrial robots, dispense systems, and vision/bead detection systems
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills under production timing constraints
Knowledge of fieldbus networks, safety PLCs, and motion control systems
Familiarity with IATF 16949, PFMEA, and control plan methodology
Ability to standardize and document controls processes for plant-wide use
Preferred
automotive BIW preferred
Fanuc strongly preferred
Company
Slate Auto
Slate Auto is an electric motor vehicle manufacturing company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111.03M2024-12-01Series B
2023-06-22Series A· $111.03M
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