Controls / Automation Leader

The Controls/Automation Leader is responsible for maintaining, planning, and implementing, processes and equipment leading to stable and capable production/business performance. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Maintain Safety - Quality - Delivery - Cost - Environment - Moral initiatives. * Supervise maintenance, production, and salary personnel in assigned areas of responsibility. * The ability to work a flexible work schedule, daily overtime, multiple shifts, weekends and holidays. * Enhance machine/equipment capabilities as they relate to Safety, Throughput, Uptime, Cost, and Quality. * Develop Subject Matter Expertise in assigned areas of responsibility: * Automotive Pretreatment process and equipment * Automotive Full Body Electrodeposition Process * Automated and Manual Automotive Sealer Application Automation * Fanuc M20 iA Robots and associated vision system * M710 ic Robots * Fanuc R 30iA controllers * Powder Paint Distribution and Control Systems * Fanuc P250 ib Robots * Fanuc RJ 30 iB Controllers * Industrial Burners and Controls related to: * Industrial Full Body Paint Cure Process * Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers * Champion Continuous Improvement Initiatives related to product quality, process optimization, and maintenance performance. * Resolve issues associated with assembly automation, process quality, workstations, robotics and automated equipment; troubleshoot PLC controls, electrical components, servo-drives, motors, wiring and panels. * Capture and document changes and update prints as needed; lead, coordinate and facilitate trouble shooting electrical and process issues. * Lead problem resolution initiatives as they relate to equipment downtime, throughput improvement or any safety concerns. Establish, maintain, update and administer electrical and mechanical control plans; participate in all aspects of simultaneous engineering efforts to improve current processes and new projects; and perform any related tasks as needed. * Lead Development and Optimization of Paint Process Equipment, converting ideas into tangible measurable manufacturing gains / improvements. * Coordinate Professional Maintenance and breakdown activities. * Standardized Maintenance Procedure (SMP) - creation and continuous improvement Basic Qualifications: * High school diploma or GED * 5+ years manufacturing experience in automotive assembly and/or machining environment * Must have the ability to troubleshoot electric, hydraulic and pneumatic systems * Capable of reading and updating electrical and pneumatic schematics * Proficient in all Microsoft Office products * The ability to work a flexible work schedule, daily overtime, multiple shifts, weekends and holidays * Proficient in the following PLC Architectures: Allen Bradley LOGIX5, Guard Logix, Studio5000 and Panelview Plus Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology, and/or advance degree credit * Self-directed and motivated Effective problem-solving skills * Demonstrated proficiency in high volume Automotive Industry Paint Process * Collaborate with cross functional groups to resolve problems and attain continuous improvement objectives.

Created: 2026-04-02