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We are partnering with a leading global automotive manufacturer to staff a brand-new battery pack assembly plant in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This is a rare chance to help build a greenfield operation from the ground up.\nThe Opportunity\nAs Engineering Specialist, Controls, you will help launch and run a new battery pack assembly plant. You will drive controls best practices, automation programming and equipment troubleshooting to hit safety, quality and production goals. You will play a key role in the design, installation, validation and continuous improvement of automated systems, covering PLCs, robotics, vision, fastening, welding and conveyors. You will work with IT, Manufacturing Engineering and production teams to solve problems, implement engineering changes, and capture lessons learned that shape future programs.\nThe role starts remotely and moves onsite in Jeffersonville, Indiana. During construction, you may attend onsite meetings or work from a temporary onsite office. It requires flexibility to work all shift schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays.\nWhat You'll Do\nEnsure adherence to Key Unifying PRocesses (KUP), Safety Operating Systems (zero injuries), and Quality Operating System (zero defects) practices\nUse Andon and FIS (Factory Information Systems) data to prioritize work, monitor cycle times and drive 100% flow\nIdentify, implement and train others on Controls Best Practices, Enablers and Change Control Processes\nAct as the liaison with IT on controls/IT interface issues, including integration with FIS, Error Proofing, QWX and QTS systems\nReview, approve and update engineering drawings; monitor software specifications and coordinate OEM training as needed\nResolve issues during machine build, installation and production, including PLC programs, HMI screens and automation downtime\nSet up and maintain industrial barcode scanners and printers\nRun off equipment against supplier and plant specifications to validate capability, robustness and safety\nSupport process design and FMEAs so production systems meet performance targets\nCoordinate installation timing and documentation with plant and Manufacturing Engineering teams\nCapture lessons learned and apply them to new programs and existing standards\nProgram new installations and reprogram existing systems (vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, welding, gantry, conveyor) for engineering changes and improvements\nMaintain automation program backups\nLead troubleshooting for machinery, robots, automation and controls-related downtime\nHelp train manufacturing personnel and plant electricians\nReview and coordinate project installations across the site\nWhat You'll Bring\nAssociate's degree\n3+ years of controls engineering experience in an automated manufacturing environment\n3+ years of networking and communication protocols experience\n3+ years of PLC programming experience (Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley)\nAbility and willingness to work off-shift schedules\nNice to Have\nBachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Automation preferred)\nExperience with FANUC, ABB and Universal Robots; Atlas Copco fastening; laser welding and metrology\nKnowledge of Industry 4.0 (data collection, AI/ML, IIoT, digital twin) and networking/controls architectures\nFamiliarity with manufacturing IT applications such as plant information, traceability, quality data and statistical process control systems\nUnderstanding of Industrial Engineering, Lean/Six Sigma, 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping, 8D, FMEA, DMAIC, TQM and Kaizen\nKnowledge of data structures/algorithms and electrical/safety standards (UL, ISO, IEC), including risk assessments\nDirect experience with assembly and machining controls architectures (hardware and software)\nAbility to read electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic controls prints\nPLC programming knowledge (Siemens, Schneider, Bosch), plus CNC/motion control, vision and RFID systems\nAbility to troubleshoot PLC, CNC, robot and automation issues; CNC/gantry integration a plus\nStrong leadership, team-building and communication skills\nA self-starter with strong organizational and influencing skills, comfortable working with senior management, engineering, safety, IT and production\nCompensation & Benefits\nThe salary range for this position is $74,300 - $166,200. 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