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Controls & Automation Engineer

Talent Wave

Spring Hill, TN 37174 • $100,000 to $130,000 / yr • 10/27/2026

Job Description

Job Description

**New Plant - $40B global leading companyControls/Automation EngineerGeneral Job Duties

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  • Responsible for coordination and management of new program/product quotes and launches for Assembly operations at remote site.
  • Designs and supervises installation of assembly process and equipment.
  • Assists manufacturing in continuous process improvements and problem solving.

**Specific Job Duties

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  • Develop manufacturing processes for new product/programs. (Specify assembly equipment, establish process flow, estimate labor requirements, develop work instructions, design and implement error proofing, etc.). Prepare quote and other customer required submissions.
  • Establish production floor layouts that promote lean manufacturing concepts and effective usage of space.
  • Coordinate department responsibilities for launches of new programs. Provide leadership and audit the process for manufacturing effectiveness and quality.
  • Represent company at assembly plants for problem evaluation or during launches.
  • Represent company at vendor shops to validate machines prior to delivery.
  • Investigate process problems using the 8D or similar problem-solving methodologies. Lead teams to effective solutions.
  • Periodically re-evaluate assembly processes for improved throughput, labor utilization, and quality.
  • Prepare Engineering Change documents and follow up as the changes move through departments.
  • Must be competent in and utilize AIAG "Core Tools "
  • Determines facility and maintenance project requirements.
  • Leads Maintenance team and coordinates daily maintenance activities.
  • Plans and coordinates new line equipment installation and relocation and building additions.
  • Utilize effective communication skills.
  • Work various shifts, overtime, and weekends when required.
  • Make safety a top priority in work behavior and assembly line design.
  • Mentor entry level Assembly Manufacturing Engineers.

**Skills/Experience Required

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  • Past work in manufacturing operations in an engineering or technical capacity.
  • Preferred 3-5 years of assembly manufacturing engineering experience.
  • Preferred Maintenance planning and supervision experience.
  • Must be computer skilled in a variety of common business and engineering applications and able to learn new applications quickly.
  • Competent in use of Auto-Cad.
  • Preferred experience with robotics.
  • Must be able to provide statements of work and effectively communicate with and manage equipment suppliers.
  • Must have the ability to be well presented to the customer and maintain composure in challenging situations.
  • Able to assume supervisory duties and be effective at performing tasks through others.

**Educational Requirements

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  • B.S. degree in engineering discipline (required).
  • Experience in the Automotive Industry or another assembly related field (preferred).
  • In special circumstances, candidates who have not met the required education, but have substantial manufacturing work experience that is applicable to the job may be considered.

You should be proficient in:

  • Automation Equipment;
  • Automotive Manufacturing
  • Controls Engineering
  • New Plant Startup
  • Systems Engineering

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens)
  • Vision System
  • Industrial Robot (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc)