Automation Controls Engineer

Gestamp North America, Inc. is part of the international Gestamp Group, which focuses on the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components
. The company emphasizes producing innovative, lightweight, and safe vehicle components to reduce energy consumption and enhance collision safety.

Support of manufacturing automation equipment in Cold and Hot Stamping lines, including PLC logic design, logic troubleshooting and improvements, HMI development and modifications, implementation of automation systems and field instrumentation, field devices, debug & testing, process improvements.

• Design, program, and implement PLC-based control systems, ensuring project requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot and debug PLC programs for timely issue resolution and minimal downtime.
• Perform regular maintenance and updates for optimal control system performance.
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams, assisting in issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop automation strategies optimizing processes.
• Work with engineers and technicians to seamlessly integrate control systems into overall automation solutions.
• Stay updated on PLC technology trends, proposing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Must be available to provide controls support remotely when required, including late at night or weekends.
• Assist the maintenance team troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic systems.

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechatronics, Electrical, Controls, Automation, or other relevant engineering field.
• Three to five years of experience in PLC programming, HMI development, field devices networking, electrical troubleshooting and industrial communication protocols.

• Proficient in Allen‑Bradley PLC programming.
• Proven deep knowledge of RSLogix 5000 and programming languages such as ladder, function block, instruction list.
• RSLinx configuration. RSLogix 500 is a plus but not required.
• Proficient with Factory Talk View Studio to create and modify HMIs.
• Experience with Siemens Controllers. Proficient programming in Step 7 and/or TIA Portal is a plus.
• Proven experience troubleshooting electrical systems using electrical prints and PLC logic to diagnose I/O signals.
• Knowledge of setting up communications between PLCs, PLC to remote field devices, PLC to SCADA systems, and PLC with other Ethernet IP devices.
• Experience troubleshooting field instrumentation. Sensors, transducers, switches, light curtains, safety scanners, etc.
• Good understanding of Servo Motors and AC Motors. Knowledge of motor starters, VFD and servo drives.
• Ability to do Pre‑Commissioning & Commissioning of Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation systems.
• Ability to research and learn during troubleshooting on the production floor.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration and technical support.