The Controls Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining stable and capable production/business processes as they pertain to equipment functionality; machine/equipment capabilities as they relate to safety, throughput, and quality. The Controls Engineer will test and coordinate the implementation of preventive actions in the production lines in order to establish and verify capable and stable production processes; resolve issues associated with assembly automation, work stations, robotics and automated equipment; troubleshoot PLC controls with electrical components servo-drives, motors, wiring and panels; and will review and make PLC program changes on Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley and other machining PLC programs. This role will also capture and document changes and update prints as needed; lead, coordinate and facilitate trouble shooting electrical issues, problem resolution issues as they relate to equipment downtime, throughput improvement or any safety concerns, establish, maintain, update and administer electrical control plans; participate in all aspects of simultaneous engineering efforts to improve current processes and new projects; and perform any related tasks as needed. The Controls Engineer will work closely with maintenance groups, trades and business unit leaders.
Preferred QualificationsBasic Qualifications:
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
- 5+ years manufacturing experience in automotive assembly and/or machining environment
- Proven program experience with Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, PLC-5, SLC500 or Controls Logix
- Must have the ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office products
- The ability to work a flexible work schedule to troubleshoot and production support
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology, and/or advance degree credit
- Self-directed and motivated Effective problem-solving skills
Skills Required
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
- 5+ years manufacturing experience in automotive assembly and/or machining environment
- Proven program experience with Siemens, Fanuc, Allen Bradley, PLC-5, SLC500 or Controls Logix
- Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule for troubleshooting
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology, or advanced degree credit
- Self-directed and motivated
- Effective problem-solving skills
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.
