Controls Engineer – Automotive Hardware & Software
We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer with strong hardware and software engineering experience in the automotive industry. This role focuses on designing, developing, testing, and supporting advanced control systems, embedded software, and electrical hardware used in automotive applications.
The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with PLC programming, embedded controls, vehicle systems, automation, electrical troubleshooting, and software validation. This position requires a detail‑oriented engineer who can work cross‑functionally with design, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to support reliable, high‑performance automotive systems.
Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and implement control systems for automotive hardware and software applications.
* Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC systems, embedded software, and HMI interfaces.
* Support development and integration of electrical hardware, sensors, actuators, controllers, and related vehicle or manufacturing systems.
* Perform controls programming, debugging, calibration, and validation for automotive equipment and systems.
* Analyze system performance and resolve issues related to automation systems, electrical controls, and software functionality.
* Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve system reliability and performance.
* Support hardware/software integration, system commissioning, and production launch activities.
* Create and maintain technical documentation, including control logic, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and validation reports.
* Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for controls‑related failures or production issues.
* Ensure compliance with automotive engineering standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
* Experience as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, or similar engineering role in the automotive industry.
* Strong hands‑on experience with both hardware and software controls.
* Proficiency with PLC programming, control logic, troubleshooting, and system integration.
* Experience with embedded systems, electrical systems, sensors, actuators, and industrial automation equipment.
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
* Knowledge of automotive manufacturing, vehicle systems, or automated production environments.
* Experience with software testing, system validation, debugging, and commissioning.
* Strong problem‑solving, analytical, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
* Ability to support fast‑paced engineering, production, and launch environments.
Skills
* Experience with Siemens PLC, Allen‑Bradley PLC, Rockwell Automation, TIA Portal, or similar platforms.
* Knowledge of CAN communication, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, or other industrial communication protocols.
* Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, C/C++, Python, or automotive diagnostic tools.
* Experience with robotics, motion control, machine controls, or automated test systems.
* Understanding of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and automotive quality processes.
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