Role: Controls Engineering Specialist
Position Objective: Apply Controls Engineering knowledge and experience to Metalsa manufacturing processes while maintaining the safest environment possible, quality standards, and productivity to achieve optimal plant performance.
Accountabilities:
Comply with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality Systems guidelines (Responsibilities and authorities) currently applicable to the area and the entire plant.
Follow the guidelines in the employee Handbook (Paid Time Off (PTO), training, FMLA, and labor affairs.)
Compliance with internal control guidelines, audit and update practices & procedures, and respond to internal and external audits as needed or requested.
Keep constant feedback with the Automation Coordinator.
Seek continuous process improvement (productivity and profitability) through the application of engineering principles (Process redesign, new technologies, etc.).
Contribute to define and follow the Standards for Control Engineering.
Respond to the production process abnormalities (example: production T-cards) while focusing on continuous process improvements.
Execute CapEx projects within the stated scope, timing, budget, and resources as assigned
Create work instructions that benefit the Production and Controls Engineering Teams.
Research new technologies and develop new applications that improve overall plant performance.
Education and Experience Requirements
Industrial Engineering degree or certification with 3-5 years of experience in industrial/automotive manufacturing or 5-7 years of experience in related role
Project management desirable
2D software drawing (Drawing, Reading, etc.) - TwinCat, Beckhoff, and 2D Matrix and vision system (Cognex and DVT) preferred.
Geometric and Dimensional Tolerancing (desired)
Problem-solving tools (Experience applying problem-solving methodologies) and Critical thinking.
Automated manufacturing troubleshooting (Control circuits, power circuits up to 480VAC, logic, motor control, robotics, etc.)
PLC and HMI Software (RSLogix5, 500, 5000, Studio, Siemens S7, and PanelView)
Robotic software and programming (ABB and Fanuc desirable)
Salary Range: $110,000 - $115,000
All employees are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable policies, procedures, and internal controls; executing assigned control activities; maintaining appropriate supporting evidence; and promptly reporting any identified deviation, risk, or control deficiency to the direct leader.
Skills Required
- Industrial Engineering degree or certification
- 3–5 years of experience in industrial or automotive manufacturing, or 5–7 years in a related role
- Experience with 2D software drawing and reading
- Experience with automated manufacturing troubleshooting, including control circuits, power circuits up to 480VAC, logic, motor control, and robotics
- Experience with PLC and HMI software, including RSLogix5, RSLogix500, RSLogix5000, Studio, Siemens S7, and PanelView
- Experience applying problem-solving methodologies and critical thinking
- TwinCAT and Beckhoff experience
- 2D Matrix and vision system experience, including Cognex and DVT
- Geometric and Dimensional Tolerancing experience
- ABB and Fanuc robotic software and programming experience
- Project management experience
Metalsa Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Metalsa and has not been reviewed or approved by Metalsa.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for manufacturing roles and often described as good or great. Feedback suggests total earnings can be strong when overtime opportunities are available.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is frequently characterized as strong, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Feedback suggests plan quality contributes meaningfully to overall satisfaction.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is regularly highlighted as part of the package. Feedback suggests this feature boosts the perceived value of total compensation.
Metalsa Insights
What We Do
Metalsa is a private company and a subsidiary of Proeza Group. We manufacture tier 1 structural components for the light and commercial vehicle markets. We are constantly growing and innovating. Having state of the art technology that keeps products at the forefront. Our portfolio includes structural components for light trucks as well as chassis frames, side rails, and cross members of heavy trucks and buses. For us, our collaborators are the engine of the company and everyone works together to achieve our vision; “Together, we build the future of lightweight vehicle structures through innovation-driven solutions”. Our culture is a strong asset to foster collaboration and communication in order to support efficient decision-making processes. We continually strive to eliminate barriers of collaboration and seek for human development and the well-being of our communities. We create a multicultural team of more than 11,000 employees around the world giving Metalsa the opportunity to offer solutions to the customer with a strategically global perspective.
