Hiring: Manufacturing Controls & Automation Engineer Company: Nexteer Automotive Location: Saginaw, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 23:34:35 Target Skills & Keywords : SQL, Systems Design About the job Experience: •3 years of experience with machine control systems and operator interfaces. •Minimum 3 years of experience with machine control systems and operator interfaces. Required Skills: •This position is located in Saginaw, Michigan, with travel expected based on business needs. •Direct & approve machine controls systems designs on equipment including safety system implementation, motion control, automated systems, power distribution, PLC’s and Operator interfaces and digital transformation. •Utilize and promote the use of emulation, virtual commissioning, digital twins, digital engineering and other Ai tools to reduce equipment development time and improve the quality of machine designs. •Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing IT/OT, Operations, and Engineering teams to support the architecture development of Nexteer’s digitization strategy, including MES, energy monitoring, APIs, and other digital manufacturing systems for real-time data collection, equipment monitoring, and manufacturing analytics. •Actively facilitate and support development and implementation of Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing technologies that connect equipment, controls, manufacturing systems, and production data. •Collaborate, provide technical direction and oversight with Nexteer global Manufacturing Engineering and other cross functional teams. •Develop Controls Systems & Automation BOP solutions for Global Nexteer deployment. •Develop and maintain at least one technical element area of expertise in Controls and Automation Engineering. Qualifications: •Strong working knowledge of machine control and automation systems. •Strong working knowledge of Rockwell Control Systems and Operator Interface Systems. •Solid functional working knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and lubrication fluid power systems. •Solid functional working knowledge of Industrial Machinery Standards (i.e. IEC, ISO, and ANSI). •Knowledge of industrial Ethernet and communication protocols is a plus. •Understanding of IT/OT network architecture and cybersecurity principles is a plus. •Solid functional working knowledge of Fanuc Robot Integration, CNC Controls, and Siemens Controls Systems is a plus. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!