Controls Engineer (automotive)

Controls Engineer (Automotive)

Join Gestamp: Shape the Future of Automotive Manufacturing

At Gestamp, we're at the forefront of designing, developing, and manufacturing metal automotive components that redefine industry standards. With a diverse portfolio spanning from large assembly parts like bonnets and roofs to high-quality, class-A surface components, we craft the visible exterior skin of vehicles to perfection. Additionally, we engineer crucial structural and crash-related elements such as floors, pillars, and wheel arches, forming the backbone of vehicle platforms.

If you're passionate about innovation, thrive in a dynamic environment, and aspire to make a tangible impact in the automotive industry, we want you!

Explore exciting career opportunities with us and be part of a team that's driving the evolution of transportation worldwide.

Job Summary

Supports operations in an automotive / stamping & robotic-welding assembly environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

1) Implement process improvements for electrical control systems using all available current control technologies.

2) Maintain control systems to ensure manufacturing activities are within specifications, interpret, and apply specifications for manufacturability.

3) Support maintenance activities in PM scheduling as well as training and developing maintenance technicians on Mechanical and Controls issues.

4) Collects, tracks, and advises on downtime issues and implements short and long-term solutions to minimize downtime.

5) Manage and execute in-house projects for implementing new engineering changes that modify processes and create/revise electrical drawings in AutoCAD.

6) Develop and implement HMI interfaces for existing manufacturing systems.

7) Review Engineering Changes as related to control systems and provide input and or costing as needed.

8) Support Assembly Equipment buyoffs.

9) Assist with the procurement of controls related to assembly equipment spare parts.

10) Liaise with vendors regarding Assembly software/hardware updates and troubleshooting systems.

Education and Experience

· BS: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, plus a minimum 3 years' experience in an Automotive Assembly environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient with PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley), Robotic Systems a plus (Fanuc or ABB).

Ability to work in a team-based lean-manufacturing environment.

Proficient in AutoCAD

Working knowledge of robotic (preferably ABB) systems.

Excellent verbal and written skills

Strong people skills with a willingness to empower the team

Effectively able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Clear understanding of Lean Principles & Tools

Working knowledge of MS Office.