Controls Engineer
Job in
Comstock Park, Kent County, Michigan, 49321, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
Lear
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Controls Engineer
Location:
Comstock Park, MI
Nature of Work:
The Controls Engineer reports to the Controls Manager. Lear designs, builds, and installs equipment for Lear plants globally. Our portfolio includes ASRS systems, automated conveyor, pallet elevators, stackers/destackers, pallet turntables, automatic labelers, shipping trailers, and build line integration. At Lear, we are always looking to incorporate new technologies into our seating plants.
Examples of Work Performed:
- Follows health, safety, environmental regulations, and safety protocols (safety harnesses, fork truck, scissor lift, boom lifts, LOTO)
- Builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among all team members
- Communicate across cross-functional groups
- 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
- Provide support to existing Lear automated equipment globally
- Develop predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime – (CBM, Industry 4.0)
- Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others, and have a positive attitude
- Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
- Expert in RSLogix
5000, Studio
5000, and Factory Talk View Studio - Knowledgeable of I/O link, AB components, drive control, Keyence cameras
- Ability to read and create electrical drawings in AutoCAD
- Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Understand and communicate applicable safety standards: general industry, machine guarding, robot safety, automated vehicles, conveyor safety
- Self-driven and willingness to work long hours during installations, if required
- Willingness to travel globally 40% of the year
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or software engineering
- 3+ years' experience in a controls engineering role at an automation/machine build shop
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
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