Controls Engineer
K&K Technical8 months ago
San Antonio, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Controls Engineer
to support the Texas Stamping Production Engineering Team, based in San Antonio, Texas.
In this role, you will support Press and Laser Weld processes and projects, working closely with OEMs, commissioning teams, project management, and maintenance. You will play a critical role in the planning, design, installation, start-up, and support of new and modified stamping and laser weld equipment across North American Manufacturing Company (NAMC) stamping shops, with a strong focus on controls systems performance and reliability.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Partner with laser weld OEMs and commissioning teams to ensure equipment is designed and installed in compliance with Toyota specifications
- Support and develop Siemens PLC, Servo, and HMI programming for stamping and laser weld equipment
- Provide on-site commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting support for new and modified equipment
- Learn, document, and standardize laser weld and stamping equipment setup and programming methods
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and controls documentation
- Train and support team members and maintenance technicians on equipment modifications and controls standards
- Communicate effectively with Project Management, Maintenance, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Support shop floor troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and Kaizen activities
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree: in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant work experience
- Hands-on experience: with Siemens PLC programming (Step 7)
- Experience: with Siemens Simotion Servo Drive programming using Scout software
- Siemens HMI programming: experience
- Proven background: in equipment installation and commissioning
- Ability: to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong teamwork skills: with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset
- Clear and effective: verbal and written communication with both technical teams and management
Bonus Points If You Have
- Knowledge: of the Toyota Production System (TPS)
- Experience: with laser weld systems or automated manufacturing equipment
- Strong ladder logic: programming skills
Required Skills
Siemens Simotion Servo Drive programming using Scout
Cross-functional communication
Project management
Troubleshooting
Siemens HMI programming
Siemens PLC programming (Step 7)
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) development