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Controls & Automation Engineer Sr. Specialist

Lear Corporation
Comstock Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026

About the role

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Job Description

Implements, tests, troubleshoots and improves electronic automation and controls systems in manufacturing/production/operations processes to increase production quality, efficiency and volume

  • Checks control system schematics and specifications and uses software and testing equipment to diagnose and resolve system malfunctions
  • Develops and defines control system applications for various machinery and equipment using technologies or platforms such as ladder logic programming for programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human machine interfaces (HMIs), data control systems (DCSs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), computerized numerical control (CNC) systems or motion control technology

Responsibilities

A Specialist Professional (P4) is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

Responsibilities typically include:

  • Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager
  • Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals
  • Problems faced are difficult and often complex

Skills

Electric Power Systems
Programmable Logic Controllers
Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Debugging
Electronic Components
AutoCAD
Power Distribution
Control Systems
Sensors
Continuous Improvement Process

Education Requirements

Experience Requirements

Certifications / Licenses

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

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Company

Lear Corporation

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