Controls Engineer
The Judge Group Inc.

Location: Grand Prairie, TX
Description:
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.
  

Contact: cwright01@judge.com

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

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