Controls & Automation Engineer Specialist II

Controls & Automation Engineer Specialist II

Location:

Comstock Park, MI, United States.

Employment Type:

Salary. Requisition .

• Lead, support, implement, and manage automation projections while driving innovation.
• Design, develop, and implement automation cells; drive standards across North America.
• Assist in mechanical‑electrical design, installation, and training of receiving plant staff.
• Provide ongoing support for robot cells.
• Lead and mentor other integrators as a subject‑matter expert.
• Manage projects from technical specification to startup support.
• Design and develop electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using Lear standards.
• Write, implement, and debug PLC software.
• Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans.
• Support install, launch, and production of all cells.
• Support implementation of proven and newly developed advanced automation.
• Robust programming to increase equipment uptime without continuous intervention.
• Document and apply control standards to develop requirements for automated cells.
• Travel within North America up to 50% of time.

• Expertise with RS Logix 500/5000, Factory Talk HMI, Baluff I/O link, and programming.
• Fanuc programming or basic understanding of robotics.
• Knowledge of safety standards (OSHA 1910, ANSI/RIA 15.06, etc.) and ability to communicate them.
• Experience supporting risk assessments on all automated equipment.
• AutoCAD experience and ability to read electrical drawings.
• Coordinate and manage control systems.
• Communicate with external manufacturing systems / MES.
• Experience with Atlas Copco Tools Talk programming and interface with torque tools.
• Experience with controls and programming servo‑driven equipment.
• Basic experience with vision systems for robot offsets.
• Develop and complete automation risk assessments.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or software engineering.
• 3‑5 years’ experience in a similar role.

• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV/AMR) experience.

• Drive innovation with new advancements in industry.
• Opportunities for future training to broaden skills.
• Part of a team of experts to drive solutions that improve efficiencies, safety, and quality.
• Work with multiple assembly plants and integrators.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.