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Controls Engineer

Motherson Group
Cottondale, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/6/2025

Company Description

Founded in 1975, Motherson is a leading global auto component maker, supplying OEMs from over 350 facilities in 41 countries across five continents with over 180,000 employees. The company specializes in manufacturing exterior rearview mirrors, wiring harnesses, and polymer modules, among other auto ancillary products. Motherson is driven by technology and innovation, connecting these attributes with creativity, employee participation, and performance excellence to create world-class solutions. The company nurtures a dynamic professional environment where employees are seen as partners in progress and offered ample growth opportunities.


Role Description

This is a full-time night shift on-site role for a Controls Engineer located in Cottondale, AL. The Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems for manufacturing processes. Daily tasks include troubleshooting and maintaining control systems, ensuring optimal performance of motion control and robotics systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency.


Qualifications

  •  Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology required.
  • 3 years of experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning system, e.g. SAP, AS400, etc., in a manufacturing/production environment required.
  • 7 years of experience designing and implementing controls systems in a manufacturing environment required
  • Process Control and Motion Control skills
  • Electrical Engineering and Troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with Robotics systems
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in an on-site team environment.
  • Proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Office applications, AutoCad layout and drafting


Objective:

  • Manages controls related Capital project activities, from conception through start-up, including conceptual design, budgeting, detailed design, specification development, bid negotiations and installation. Manages outside contractors and SMP personnel for controls related project work.


Main Duties:

  •  Designs PLC, HMI, instrumentation and electrical systems and applications for cost effective plant operations.
  • Develop projects to improve plant operation and efficiency
  • Advises the Engineering staff of appropriate control and instrumentation standards and philosophy.
  • Provides training of plant personnel for controls related systems and technology


The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.




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