electrical controls engineer

Job Description Job Description Controls Engineer - SEP / EPP / Tooling PLC We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer with a strong background in Tooling PLC , Allen-Bradley ControlLogix , plant-floor automation, and automotive manufacturing controls. Candidates may qualify through either of the following backgrounds: Direct hands-on experience with GM SEP (Scalable Error Proofing) and/or EPP (Error Proofing Platform) systems, or Strong Tooling PLC / Automotive Controls experience with the ability to learn and be trained on SEP/EPP systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and supporting PLC-controlled tooling and automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment. Responsibilities Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and support Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC programs. Program and troubleshoot Tooling PLC systems used in automated manufacturing and assembly equipment. Support SEP (Scalable Error Proofing) and EPP (Error Proofing Platform) applications; training may be provided for candidates with strong tooling PLC experience. Support PLC , HMI , and plant-floor automation systems in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. Commission, debug, and troubleshoot automated tooling, fixtures, conveyors, assembly equipment, and production machinery. Integrate controls systems with barcode scanners , RFID systems , vision systems , sensors, torque tools, and other error-proofing devices. Troubleshoot communications between PLCs , HMIs, plant-floor devices, manufacturing applications, and databases. Develop and maintain manufacturing poka-yoke / error-proofing solutions. Diagnose equipment downtime and implement corrective actions to improve manufacturing uptime , reliability, and production throughput. Support equipment startup, validation, commissioning, and production launch activities. Modify existing automation systems to support new tooling, product changes, equipment upgrades, and manufacturing process improvements. Work closely with production, maintenance, engineering, skilled trades, and equipment suppliers to resolve controls issues. Maintain PLC programs, controls documentation, system backups, and revision history. Support continuous improvement initiatives involving industrial automation , manufacturing controls, tooling, and production quality. Qualifications Candidates should meet one of the following two profiles : Option 1 - SEP / EPP Controls Engineer Hands-on experience with GM SEP and/or GM EPP systems in an automotive manufacturing environment. Experience configuring, supporting, troubleshooting, or maintaining Scalable Error Proofing or Error Proofing Platform applications. Strong experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC programming and manufacturing controls. Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment and plant-floor systems. Option 2 - Tooling PLC Controls Engineer Strong hands-on experience with Tooling PLC , machine controls, or automotive manufacturing automation.</l