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# Controls Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing)

- **Company:** TI Group Automotive Systems LLC
- **Location:** Ossian, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Vision, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Automatic Programming
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e1afe25057c0be2c

## About the Role

* PLC Programming
 * ElectricalPanel Design
 * Networking
 * Troubleshooting
 * Project Management
 * Communication
 * Safety Compliance
 * Basic knowledge of Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic systems, * Bachelor's degree preferred
 * 5 years' experience in Tier 1 automotive manufacturing preferred
 * Candidates with combination education/experience considered

Physical Requirements:

Ability to travel (including air travel and long automobile trips), including some overnight trips.

Working Conditions:

 * Manufacturing production environment (well-lit and clean - we take pride in our facility)
 * Some of work time is spent standing, walking, lifting and bending.
 * May be required to travel to plant and/or training sites.
 * Time split between office and production floor as task requires

## Description

Design, program, and troubleshoot plant automation and equipment functions including PLC, robotics, HMI, PC, and Machine Vision. Maintain critical systems plant-wide to ensure required performance levels are met with a focus on product quality and on-time delivery. Along with daily support, the Controls Engineer will work with cross-departmental teams to enhance equipment operation and reliability through Capital (or otherwise) projects as well as program launch support assisting with integration, implementation, and equipment signoffs., * Maintain and troubleshoot automated control systems and components (not limited to electrical)

 * Clearly communicate technical information to production-level employees as well as staff
 * Comprehend technical procedures, specifications, and schematics
 * Apply Engineering principles to determine root cause and implement permanent countermeasure
 * Fulfill IT related requests at plant-level (with corporate support as required)
 * Cascade Engineering changes to the appropriate departments
 * Utilize data stored in the data acquisition system to identify and correct out of control processes
 * Lead technical projects using internal and external resources as necessary
 * Work with manufacturing to determine appropriate process flow (as well as support creation of PFMEA and control plans)
 * Follow TI processes and procedures while documenting and recording activity as required
 * Understand and follow customer specific requirements pertaining to machine programming and logic if applicable
 * APQP task completion as assigned


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