Controls Engineer

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.

• 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

• 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

• Knowledge of the Toyota Production System (TPS)

• Experience with laser weld systems or automated manufacturing equipment

• Strong ladder logic programming skills