Controls Engineer

Job Description:

Insight Global is looking for a Controls Engineer to support advanced manufacturing automation initiatives within a high-volume automotive environment. This position will be responsible for PLC and HMI programming, robot and vision system integration, startup and commissioning activities, and validation of automated manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will have experience working with FANUC robots and CRX collaborative robots, machine vision systems, and automotive automation standards.

Duration: 1 year contract

Travel: Some travel to Canada when needed

OT: Yes (OPEN for Weekends & holidays)

Shift: 6AM-6PM Ability to work in any shift (12hr shift) as needed.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience as a Controls Engineer in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, and supporting industrial automation systems and robots on the plant floor.
• Familiarity with GM controls standards and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working for General Motors or a similar automation company supporting GM facilities/standards.
• Experience with GCCH (hardware) and/or GSSC/GCCS (software) standards.
• Ability to support automation equipment commissioning, debugging, and continuous improvement initiatives in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and robot integration.
• Familiar with FACS
• Experience in GCCH, GCCS, Ethernet IP Networking
• Siemens Step 7 PLC / Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC
• Assembly line experience.
• CITI Logic experience.
• Cognex and Keyence, Matrox vision experience.
• Able to recover basic Fanuc robot faults
• Ability to work in any shift (12hr shift) as needed.
• Familiarity with G-comply process, preparing TIS / SCS Electrical task.

Robot programmer:

• Expert with Fanuc 3DL/ 3DV vision.
• Expert with Non global common, global 4 /5 Profinet and ethernet.

Plusses:

• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Siemens TIA Portal, or equivalent controls platforms
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards including Lockout/Tagout, machine safeguarding, and safety PLC systems
• Experience with automotive assembly, battery manufacturing, powertrain, body shop, or material handling automation
• Previous commissioning or launch support experience within OEM or Tier 1 manufacturing environments

Responsibilities:

• Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and support PLC and HMI programs for automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Program, configure, and optimize FANUC industrial robots and CRX collaborative robots (CRX30i preferred) for assembly, material handling, inspection, or process automation applications.
• Design, integrate, and validate machine vision systems for inspection, guidance, part verification, and process control.
• Perform sensor, I/O, and safety validation activities including troubleshooting field devices, safety circuits, interlocks, and network communications.
• Support equipment installation, startup, debugging, and commissioning activities at manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure automation systems comply with General Motors automation standards (GCCS/GCCH) and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, controls, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve production issues and improve equipment performance.
• Conduct system testing, FATs, SATs, and production readiness reviews prior to launch.
• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, vision, networking, and electrical issues to minimize downtime and support manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain controls documentation including electrical schematics, I/O lists, safety validation reports, and operating procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, quality, reliability, and automation performance.

Compensation:

$35/hr to $42/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of

employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in

the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this

role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the

applicable law of the worksite location.