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Controls Engineer - Paint Automation Systems

Thornley Corporate Solutions
Auburn, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026

Electrical Controls Specialist, in Automotive Paint Finishing Rochester Hills 

($130,000)

Join the Future of Automotive Excellence

Are you ready to electrify your career in the automotive supply chain industry? A pioneering leader in automotive paint finishing systems is seeking a dynamic Electrical Engineering Specialist to join their innovative team in Rochester Hills. This is your chance to be part of a team shaping the future of automotive manufacturing, where precision and excellence drive us forward.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Mastery: Dive deep into customer project specifications, crafting a comprehensive scope of work for Controls & Electrical installation subcontractors.
  • Negotiation and Collaboration: Take the lead in both customer and subcontractor negotiations, ensuring successful contract awards and robust partnerships.
  • Technical Expertise: Harness your knowledge to review and approve electrical schematics, PLC logic, and HMI graphics. Oversee the fabrication of control panels and ensure the seamless coordination of IT manufacturing requirements.
  • Strategic Planning: Skillfully create requisitions for equipment, determine electrical load requirements, and maintain crucial project schedules.
  • Continuous Improvement: Employ a proactive approach in maintaining our Things Gone Right/Things Gone Wrong journal, driving continuous improvement and upholding our high standards.

What We Need from You:

  • A Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 0-5 years of experience in Automotive Paint Finishing fresh graduates with a passion for the industry are welcome!
  • Proficiency in reading Electrical schematics and PLC/HMI systems.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with NFPA, NEC codes.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Why Join Our Client

  • Innovative Culture: Be part of a team thats at the forefront of automotive manufacturing technology.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development in a company that values innovation and talent.
  • Rewarding Compensation: A competitive salary of $125,000, recognizing your expertise and contribution.

Salary : $125,000

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