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Controls & Automation Engineer Sr. Specialist

Lear Corporation
United States, Michigan, Southfield
21557 Telegraph Rd (Show on map)
Jun 04, 2026

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We're Lear For You.


Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.


A path to a better career. A better future.


Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.


They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.


Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Job Description

As a member of the Automation team, the Automation Engineer will be responsible forLeading, Supporting, Implementing, and Managing Automation projections while driving innovation in advancements.


The candidate will use their vast knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness to lead and implement automation cells and drive standards across North America. The candidate must be able to develop the concept, aid in the mechanical- Electrical design, install, train the receiving plant, and provide ongoing support for the robot cell. The candidate must also possess the skill to project lead other Integrators as a subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

A Specialist Professional (P4) is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.


Responsibilities typically include:



  • Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager
  • Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals
  • Problems faced are difficult and often complex

Education Requirements

Bachelor's in electrical or software engineering


5+ years' experience in a similar role

Experience Requirements

Expert in (RS logix 500, RS logix 5000, Factory Talk HMI, Baluff I/O link, programming).


Fanuc Programming or basic understanding with Robotics


Understand and communicate applicable safety standards: general industry (OSHA 1910), machine guarding, robot safety (ANSI/RIA 15.06), automated vehicles, conveyor safety


Supporting member of Risk Assessments on all automated equipment


Auto CAD Experience


Ignition or other SCADA software


Ability to read electrical drawings


Coordinate and manage controls systems


Communication with external manufacturing system /MES


Atlas Copco Tools Talk programming and interface with torque tools


Experience with controls and programming servo driven equipment


Willingness to travel in North America - time traveling can be up to 50%.


Basic experience with Vision systems to guide robot - offsets


Develop & Completion of Automation risk assessments


Knowledgeable in MS-Office

Certifications / Licenses
Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.


We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.


Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.


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