Controls Engineer - Judge Group

Controls Engineer

Location: Grand Prairie TX

Shift: Flex shift 3pm- 12pm time (Second/Third Shift)

Position Type: Direct

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer responsible for designing, building, and installing equipment for Lear plants globally. Our diverse portfolio includes ASRS systems, automated conveyors, pallet elevators, stackers/destackers, pallet turntables, automatic labelers, shipping trailers, and build line integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including the use of safety harnesses, fork trucks, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and LOTO protocols.

• Foster mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Communicate effectively across cross-functional groups.

• Manage projects from technical specification through to startup support.

• Design and develop electrical control systems, equipment, and programming in accordance with Lear standards, incorporating innovative solutions.

• Write, implement, and debug PLC software.

• Provide support to existing Lear automated equipment globally.

• Develop predictive maintenance indicators to enhance reliability and minimize downtime (e.g., CBM, Industry 4.0).

• Create contingency and disaster recovery plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Software Engineering.

• Minimum of three years of experience in a controls engineering role at an automation/machine build shop.

• Proven self-starter and team player with a positive attitude.

• Demonstrated creative thinking, results orientation, and attention to detail.

• Expertise in RSLogix5000, Studio5000, and FactoryTalk View Studio.

• Proficiency with I/O Link, AB components, drive control, and Keyence cameras.

• Ability to read and create electrical drawings using AutoCAD.

• Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of applicable safety standards, including general industry standards, machine guarding, robot safety, automated vehicles, and conveyor safety.

• Self-driven with a willingness to work extended hours during installations, if required.