What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls and Automation Engineer position at Slate?
About Slate
Slate is a new US Electric Vehicle company transforming the battery electric vehicle space.
Who we are looking for : We are seeking a talented and experienced Controls and Automation Engineer to join our innovative team. In this role, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing control systems and automation solutions for the manufacturing processes across General Assembly, Body in White (BIW), and Battery Assembly. Your expertise will contribute to the efficiency, precision, and overall excellence of our production operations.
Central Midwest location in a highly desirable mid-size community. Must be willing to relocate to Slate manufacturing plant location.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to financially sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this opportunity currently.
What you get to do :
- Prioritize safety above all to protect our team members, partners, and customers.
- Design, develop, and implement control systems for manufacturing processes in General Assembly, BIW, and Battery Assembly, ensuring seamless integration with automation solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in each department to understand design requirements and provide expertise on controls and automation feasibility.
- Program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and other control system components across all manufacturing lines.
- Work closely with product engineering and production teams in General Assembly, BIW, and Battery Assembly to optimize automation solutions and troubleshoot issues for continuous improvement.
- Ensure all automation interfaces are compatible with the MES system and collect the required data and interface with associated systems
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in controls and automation, incorporating innovative solutions to enhance production efficiency across all departments.
- Collaborate with external suppliers to source, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge control and automation technologies applicable to General Assembly, BIW, and Battery Assembly.
What you bring to the team :
We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate.
