Controls & Robotic Specialist - Vehicle Process Engineering

The Controls Specialist will be responsible to research, develop and implement VPECR standards and specifications. The Controls Specialist will lead & support the development of these specifications. Additionally, the specialist will be required to present and educate others regarding technical innovations and specification roll-out.

TheControls Specialist will support production and launch events as a technical expert in all applicable controls applications. Additionally, the scope of this work will span the core functions of VPECR in the Body Shop, Paint and General Assembly. They will be the liaison between VPECR, ICT and Plant management team members.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The Controls Specialist will be responsible for the development and implementation of VPECR standards and specifications focused on:

IT Network Design strategies

Logic, HMI and visual display development strategies

Upper level (IT) interfaces to plant floor PLCs

Diagnostic visualization strategies

Technical innovation research

Solution testing and validation

Specification documentation

Project Management

Responsible for project timing and goals

Provide direction to resources

Monitor projects

Report status of projects during regular team meetings

Coordinate with others to overcome

Support Plants during down time events

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all controls related applications

Support for all controls equipment found within the plant environment

Liaison between ME and Plant employees Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Management information systems or equivalent or high school diploma / GED with 5 years Controls experience

Minimum 5+ years of Vehicle Process Engineering and Launch experience with an emphasis on Controls Engineering

Strong and proficient project management experience

Strong and proficient understanding of PLC Programing: Rockwell Logix, Siemens S7, TIA Portal

Strong and proficient understanding of HMI Development: Factory Talk View, WinCC and TIA Portal or other similar programs

Problem solving skills specific to Information Technology, network management and system designs Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in a related field

5+ years of experience with Vehicle Process Engineering and Launch experience with an emphasis on Controls Engineering, IT Engineering, PLC programming and network management

Experience leading a team of technicians and engineers

Strong and proficient understanding of Controls electrical design CAD software (ePlan /AutoCAD)

Experience developing bid packages for new equipment

Ability to coordinate the installation of Controls related equipment

Innovative thinker with excellent organizational and project management skills

Demonstrated team leadership and communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Access, Outlook and SQL)

Self-directed and motivated to implement change within the direction and scope of FCA Senior Management

Computer programming skills; SQL, HTML, JAVA, Python, C Sharp, Visual Basic, iOS, PLC Programming, Rockwell RS Logix, Siemens TIA Portal

EOE / Disability / Veteran

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.