Controls & Automation Engineer Sr. Specialist
Listed on 2026-06-14
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer
Controls & Automation Engineer Sr. Specialist
Location:
Comstock Park, MI, US, 49321
Country/Region:
United States
Job Function:
Engineering
Requisition
Employment Type:
Salary
As a member of the Automation team, the Automation Engineer will be responsible for Leading, Supporting, Implementing, and Managing Automation projections while driving innovation in advancements.
Responsibilities- Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager
- Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals
- Problems faced are difficult and often complex
Bachelor’s in electrical or software engineering
5+ years’ experience in a similar role
Experience Requirements- 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
- Ignition or other SCADA software
- 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
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Location Code: 0123
Nearest Major Market:
Grand Rapids
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