Controls & Automation Engineer Specialist II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 3, 2026.
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CONTROLS & AUTOMATION ENGINEER SPECIALIST II
COMSTOCK PARK, MICHIGAN
As a member of the Automation team, theControls & Automation Engineer Specialist II will be responsible for Leading, Supporting, Implementing, and Managing automation projections while driving innovation in advancements.
The candidate will use their vast knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness to lead and implement automation cells and drive standards across North America. The candidate must be able to develop the concept, aid in the mechanical- Electrical design, install, train the receiving plant, and provide ongoing support for the robot cell. The candidate must also possess the skill to project lead other Integrators as a subject matter expert.
Advantages of working at Lear in the Automation group:
- Drive Innovation with new advancements in Industry
- Opportunities for future training to broaden skills
- Be part of a team of experts to drive solutions that improve efficiencies, safety and quality
- Work with multiple assembly plants and integrator.
Automation Controls Role:
- Responsible for projects from technical specification to startup support
- Design and develop all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and programming using Lear standards and build upon with innovative ideas
- Write, implement, and debug PLC software
- Develop contingency and disaster recovery plans
- Support install, launch and production of all cells.
- Support implementation of proven and newly developed advanced automation.
- Robust programming to increase equipment uptime without continuous intervention.
- Document and use existing control standards to develop requirements for automated cells
- Willingness to travel in North America - time traveling can be up to 50%
Qualifications:
- Expert in (RS logix 500, RS logix 5000, Factory Talk HMI, Baluff I/O link, programming).
- Fanuc Programming or basic understanding with Robotics
- Understand and communicate applicable safety standards: general industry (OSHA 1910), machine guarding, robot safety (ANSI/RIA 15.06), automated vehicles, conveyor safety
- Supporting member of Risk Assessments on all automated equipment
- Auto CAD Experience
- Ability to read electrical drawings
- Coordinate and manage controls systems
- Communication with external manufacturing system /MES
- Atlas Copco Tools Talk programming and interface with torque tools
- Experience with controls and programming servo driven equipment
- Willingness to travel in North America - time traveling can be up to 50%.
- Basic experience with Vision systems to guide robot - offsets
- Develop & Completion of Automation risk assessments
- Knowledgeable in MS-Office
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or software engineering
- 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
Bonus if you have:
- Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV/AMR) experience
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.