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Controls & Automation Engineer Specialist I Lear Corporation United States, Michigan, Southfield 21557 Telegraph Rd (Show on map) Sep 05, 2026 JOB

DESCRIPTION

As a member of the Controls Rotational Program, the Controls Engineer candidate will go through rotation assignments gaining programming experience, exploring principles for successful automation, and gaining an understanding of the production environment. You will work with plant personnel on projects in Quality, Engineering, & Operations while taking a small project from concept to runoff/support. After the four rotations, you will be equipped with the proper technical knowledge and leadership skills to be a successful Controls Engineer at Lear Corporation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your work will include, but not be limited to: Understand and effectively support all plant controls

Gain programming experience with the following interfaces: PLC A/B Controllers, Keyence IV sensors, Cognex Vision, and LPS understanding

Work with plant personnel on projects in the following departments: Quality, Engineering, & Operations

Develop and implement three Vision Solution projects from start to finish

Come up with three ideas that will help benefit the Vision team, and allow the team to grow

Understand the differences between control schemes on Build-lines and Ship-lines.

Take a small project (or portion of larger) from concept -> runoff/support. (Concept, design, build, debug, runoff, (support))

Attend and contribute to Electrical Team meetings.

Present 3 new and evolved technologies you see as a benefit to our team.

Explore principles for successful automation, including project planning and execution.

Improve communication and networking skills by working with integrators and individual plants.

Skill, to quickly familiarize with new systems, apply critical thinking, problem solving techniques for troubleshooting.

Develop new solutions for automating processes

Understand the production environment and needed uptime of equipment

Understanding the responsibility of the controls team and others team inside of the plant / responsibilities

Writing shift reports and communication to the other teams and shifts

Management of a stressful situation and still being able to provide the needed support and solutions

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Controls, Electrical or Software Engineering

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

Knowledgeable of I/O link, AB components, drive control, Keyence cameras

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