Sr. Engineer, Electrical & Controls

ASTEMO ROCK SPRING, INC.Engineering

Job Description:

Job Description

Title:    

Sr. Engineer, Electrical & Controls

Department: 

Engineering

Type:    

Full-Time

Other:

Sr. Department Manager, Operations

Reports to: 

Department Head, Production Engineering

Status:

Exempt

Salary Range:

Per experience

Direct reports

0

Astemo Rock Spring, Inc. was established in 2000 and supplies aluminum knuckles to Honda and Subaru.  We are in Rock Spring, GA, and operate on 3 shifts with 400 employees.  We have three main manufacturing departments, Casting, Machining, and Press Assembly.  We are part of Astemo, Inc. with 90,000 employees worldwide.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Electrical & Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting, designing, and improving electrical and automated control systems within a highly automated automotive manufacturing facility. This role combines project planning, system implementation, hands-on troubleshooting, and technical training to maintain high equipment reliability and production efficiency.  The engineer works closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to support robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, automated manufacturing lines, and industrial networks while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

When accomplishing tasks, remember to work toward meeting overall company goals established which include, OSHA safety compliance, ISO 14001 Environmental Compliance, Ethical & Legal compliance, Customer Quality, Production to Plan, and Delivery Performance.

Automation & Controls Engineering:

• Design, program, maintain, and improve PLC-based control systems used in automated manufacturing processes.
• Support and optimize robotic systems, automated assembly lines, material handling equipment, and process automation.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, PLC documentation, and control system standards.
• Integrate new equipment and automation technologies into existing production systems.
• Ensure compliance with plant automation standards and electrical codes.

Project Planning & Implementation:

• Plan and lead electrical and automation projects including equipment upgrades, line modifications, and new production installations.
• Support equipment launches and production line startups.
• Work with vendors, integrators, and contractors to implement automation solutions.
• Establish and manage project timelines and budgets, while providing timely updates to management on progress, risks, opportunities, and overall performance.  

Hands-On Troubleshooting & Production Support:

• Provide hands-on troubleshooting of electrical and automation issues affecting production.
• Diagnose and resolve problems involving:
  • PLC programs -Omron/Allen Bradley
  • Robotics systems – Yaskawa/Fanuc
  • HMI systems – Omron/Allen Bradley
  • Sensors and vision systems – Keyence, Omron, Turk
  • Servo drives and VFDs
  • Industrial networks

• Work with maintenance technicians to quickly restore equipment functionality during production downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement permanent corrective solutions.

Robotics & Advanced Automation:

• Support robotic systems used in production, and material handling operations.
• Troubleshoot robot communication with PLCs and automation equipment.
• Assist with robot programming, system adjustments, and integration with automated cells.
• Support safety systems including light curtains, safety PLCs, and interlock circuits.

Training & Technical Development:

• Train maintenance technicians on electrical troubleshooting, PLC diagnostics, and automation systems.
• Develop training materials and technical documentation for automated equipment.
• Mentor technicians to improve their understanding of robotics, sensors, and control systems.
• Promote best practices in electrical safety and automation maintenance.

Safety & Environmental:     

• Promote and enforce a safety-first cul