Senior Controls Engineer, Body

Overview

Senior Controls Engineer (Body Production) – Northern Indiana | Direct Hire | Great Benefits | Relocation Assistance

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Controls or Automation Engineer in high volume manufacturing (automotive BIW preferred).
• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens, Rockwell, or equivalent).
• Experience with HMIs/SCADA (WinCC, TIA Portal, Ignition SCADA, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with industrial robots (Fanuc strongly preferred), 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.

• Provide hands-on troubleshooting for PLCs, robots, motion controls, and vision systems in BIW production.
• Diagnose 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 production disruption.
• Conduct root cause analysis for automation failures, throughput issues, and quality concerns; drive corrective actions.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to develop documentation, training materials, and preventive maintenance plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards; perform risk assessments and maintain safe control logic (safety PLCs, 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 operations.

Zing Recruiting, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Zing’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains to be a #1 priority. Zing Recruiting is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization.

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