The Controls Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust production and business processes to ensure optimal equipment functionality, safety, throughput, and quality. This role focuses on enhancing equipment performance and reliability through proactive process improvements, preventive measures, and effective troubleshooting of automation systems. The Controls Specialist will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support current production needs while driving continuous improvement initiatives for future projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and sustain stable and capable production processes to maximize equipment functionality, safety, throughput, and quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to assembly automation, robotics, workstations, and automated equipment.
- Diagnose and repair PLC controls, including electrical components, servo drives, motors, wiring, and control panels.
- Modify and update PLC programs for Siemens, Fanuc, Allen-Bradley (PLC-5, SLC500, ControlLogix), and other automation platforms.
- Document and maintain accurate records of program changes, prints, and electrical schematics.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts to minimize equipment downtime, improve throughput, and address safety concerns.
- Establish, maintain, and administer electrical control plans to support operational efficiency and compliance.
- Actively participate in simultaneous engineering efforts for process improvements and new project launches.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams, skilled trades, and business unit leaders to support production and continuous improvement initiatives
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience in an automotive assembly and/or machining environment
- Proven programming experience with Fanuc and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (PLC-5, SLC500, ControlLogix)
- Strong troubleshooting skills with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including various shifts and overtime, to support production needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (advanced coursework preferred)
- Experience programming Siemens PLCs
- Self-motivated, proactive, and adept at problem-solving in fast-paced environments
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all levels, from hourly staff to senior leadership
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience in automotive assembly and/or machining
- Proven programming experience with Fanuc and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (PLC-5, SLC500, ControlLogix)
- Experience diagnosing and repairing PLC controls, electrical components, servo drives, motors, wiring, and control panels
- Strong troubleshooting skills with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including various shifts and overtime
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
- Experience programming Siemens PLCs
- Self-motivated, proactive, strong problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with employees at all levels
Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stellantis and has not been reviewed or approved by Stellantis.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Contract-driven increases lifted hourly wages roughly 25% over 4.5 years and restored cost-of-living adjustments, pushing top rates near $42 per hour by the end of the agreement. Union hourly positions appear to have benefited most since the 2023 deal.
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Affordable Benefits — UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
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Retirement Support — Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
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What We Do
Our storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services: they include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and mobility brands Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate.
