Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Controls Engineer position is responsible for the development and delivery, in coordination with manufacturing engineers, of required manufacturing equipment and systems for manual to highly automated assembly and test equipment. The position will have a strong focus on electrical controls, industrial automation, automated test systems, and software development for manufacturing applications.
LabVIEW programming and development is a mandatory requirement for this position. The Controls Engineer will develop, integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain LabVIEW applications for automated test equipment, data acquisition, measurement systems, equipment control, process monitoring, traceability, and production support. The Engineer will integrate electrical control systems with software and test applications, including sensors, actuators, instrumentation, data acquisition hardware, communication interfaces, HMIs, and other automation components. Experience with PLC-based control systems is preferred.
The Engineer will interact with M&E vendors and manufacturing teams to define electrical, controls, automation, hardware, software, communication, traceability, and testing requirements for new equipment and systems. The Engineer will support equipment integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, validation, and project start-up, including verification of controls and automation requirements at the supplier and manufacturing plant.
The Controls Engineer will provide daily technical support to manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting and resolution of electrical controls, LabVIEW, automation, test equipment, and software-related issues. The position requires strong hands-on problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams, and the ability to support multiple projects while improving the reliability and performance of manufacturing systems.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand Process Flow Diagram, PFMEA, and Control Plan requirements and define the required controls, automation, testing, and error-proofing solutions.
- Develop electrical and automation specifications, including control architecture, hardware, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, safety, and communication systems.
- Develop, program, debug, and maintain LabVIEW applications for automated equipment, test systems, data acquisition, measurement, and traceability.
- Integrate LabVIEW with PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, test equipment, databases, and industrial communication systems.
- Provide daily production support and troubleshooting for electrical controls, LabVIEW, automation, and test equipment.
- Coordinate with equipment suppliers for controls development, integration, commissioning, and validation.
- Improve existing automation and control systems through software modifications, equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and error-proofing.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
EXPERIENCE:
- 3–5 years experience in controls, automation, electrical systems, or automated test equipment.
- Experience developing and troubleshooting LabVIEW applications in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with electrical control systems, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, data acquisition, and automated test systems.
- Experience with equipment integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- PLC programming and troubleshooting experience is preferred.
- Experience working with equipment suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE:
- English, both spoken and written.
- Strong understanding of electrical, electronic, and automation concepts.
- Understanding of industrial control systems, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and electrical schematics.
- Understanding of automated test systems, data acquisition, measurement systems, and equipment troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of project management and equipment commissioning.
- Understanding of problem-solving and statistical tools used for equipment and process validation.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
- Strong hands-on technical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical, automation, controls, and software issues.
- Ability to work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Mandatory: Advanced LabVIEW programming and application development.
- Electrical controls and industrial automation.
- Data acquisition, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and automated test systems.
- PLC programming and troubleshooting is preferred.
- Industrial communication protocols and equipment interfaces such as CAN/LIN are preferred.
- SQL/database integration for production data and traceability is preferred.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving tools.
- knowledge of SolidWorks, Minitab is preferred
- knowledge of platform Microsoft Office 360.
- AI tools for engineering, data analysis, troubleshooting, documentation, and productivity
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, preferably Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent engineering experience
- 3-5 years of professional experience
- Advanced spoken and written English
- Understanding of mechanical and electrical concepts
- Project management experience
- Experience qualifying and validating lean assembly cells, machinery, equipment, gages, and error-proofing devices
- Experience with Cpk studies, DOEs, and MSA studies including R&R, linearity, and bias studies
- Hands-on technical experience and problem-solving capability
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Experience managing multiple projects
- Automotive embedded-system communication experience using CAN, LIN, or similar protocols
- PCBA programming and calibration experience, including Melexis or Allegro devices
- Understanding of PLC controls, LabVIEW, and Visual Basic techniques
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, Minitab, and Microsoft Office
Stoneridge Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stoneridge and has not been reviewed or approved by Stoneridge.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is solid with multiple plan options and core dental and vision offerings. References to established carriers and HSA support indicate breadth in health plan design.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) program is a notable strength, with a company match described as strong in recent reports. Plan information and maintenance indicators point to an actively managed retirement benefit.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests salaried employees receive a front‑loaded PTO allotment with tenure-based increases. Mentions of paid holidays complement the core time‑off structure.
Stoneridge Insights
What We Do
Stoneridge, Inc., is an independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems for the automotive, medium and heavy-duty truck, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets. The Company conducts its business into two segments: Electronics and Control Devices. The core products of the Electronics reportable segment include vehicle electrical power and distribution systems, and electronic instrumentation and information display products. The core products of the Control Devices reportable segment include electronic and electrical switch products, control actuation devices and sensors.
