Controls Engineer - SEP / EPP / Tooling PLC
Great Lakes Group
Job Description
Job Description
Controls Engineer – SEP / EPP / Tooling PLC
We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer with a strong background in Tooling PLC , Allen-Bradley ControlLogix , plant-floor automation, and automotive manufacturing controls.
Candidates may qualify through either of the following backgrounds:
- Direct hands-on experience with GM SEP (Scalable Error Proofing) and/or EPP (Error Proofing Platform) systems, or
- Strong Tooling PLC / Automotive Controls experience with the ability to learn and be trained on SEP/EPP systems.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and supporting PLC-controlled tooling and automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and support Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC programs.
- Program and troubleshoot Tooling PLC systems used in automated manufacturing and assembly equipment.
- Support SEP (Scalable Error Proofing) and EPP (Error Proofing Platform) applications; training may be provided for candidates with strong tooling PLC experience.
- Support PLC , HMI , and plant-floor automation systems in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
- Commission, debug, and troubleshoot automated tooling, fixtures, conveyors, assembly equipment, and production machinery.
- Integrate controls systems with barcode scanners , RFID systems , vision systems , sensors, torque tools, and other error-proofing devices.
- Troubleshoot communications between PLCs , HMIs, plant-floor devices, manufacturing applications, and databases.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing poka-yoke / error-proofing solutions.
- Diagnose equipment downtime and implement corrective actions to improve manufacturing uptime , reliability, and production throughput.
- Support equipment startup, validation, commissioning, and production launch activities.
- Modify existing automation systems to support new tooling, product changes, equipment upgrades, and manufacturing process improvements.
- Work closely with production, maintenance, engineering, skilled trades, and equipment suppliers to resolve controls issues.
- Maintain PLC programs, controls documentation, system backups, and revision history.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives involving industrial automation , manufacturing controls, tooling, and production quality.
Qualifications
Candidates should meet one of the following two profiles :
Option 1 – SEP / EPP Controls Engineer
- Hands-on experience with GM SEP and/or GM EPP systems in an automotive manufacturing environment.
- Experience configuring, supporting, troubleshooting, or maintaining Scalable Error Proofing or Error Proofing Platform applications.
- Strong experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC programming and manufacturing controls.
- Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment and plant-floor systems.
Option 2 – Tooling PLC Controls Engineer
- Strong hands-on experience with Tooling PLC , machine controls, or automotive manufacturing automation.
- Strong experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs .
- Experience commissioning, debugging, and supporting PLC-controlled tooling or automated assembly equipment.
- Ability and willingness to learn SEP/EPP error-proofing systems through on-the-job training.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC logic, I/O, field devices, industrial networks, and automated equipment.
Additional Qualifications
- Experience with industrial automation and manufacturing controls systems.
- Working knowledge of HMI systems , industrial communications, and plant-floor networks.
- Experience with barcode systems , RFID , vision systems , sensors, or other automated manufacturing devices.
- Knowledge of poka-yoke , error proofing , or production quality-control processes preferred.
- Experience supporting high-volume automotive manufacturing or automated assembly operations strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics, control panels, I/O systems, and automation equipment.
- Strong PLC troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Experience with equipment commissioning, startup, debug, and production support.
- Ability to work effectively with engineering, maintenance, production, skilled trades, and equipment vendors.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on controls experience may be considered.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience supporting GM manufacturing plants or GM controls standards.
- Direct experience with SEP , EPP , or other automotive error-proofing platforms.
- Experience with Tooling PLC , automated assembly tooling, machine controls, or launch support.
- Experience with CIMPLICITY , FactoryTalk , EtherNet/IP , or similar industrial automation technologies.
- Experience with automotive body, general assembly, paint, powertrain, battery, or component manufacturing.
- Knowledge of manufacturing traceability, sequence verification, production tracking, and quality systems.
SEP , EPP , Scalable Error Proofing , Error Proofing Platform , Tooling PLC , PLC Tooling , Automotive Tooling , Controls Engineer , Automation Engineer , PLC Programming , Allen-Bradley , ControlLogix , Rockwell Automation , Machine Controls , Manufacturing Controls , Automotive Manufacturing , Industrial Automation , PLC Troubleshooting , Equipment Commissioning , Controls Debug , Plant Floor Systems , Error Proofing , Poka-Yoke , HMI , FactoryTalk , CIMPLICITY , EtherNet/IP , Barcode Systems , RFID , Vision Systems , Automated Assembly Equipment
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We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, rank, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters and hiring managers.
If our hiring practices change in the future to include AI-assisted tools, appropriate disclosure will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.
Company Description
Hiring Transparency & AI Disclosure Statement\r\nIn compliance with applicable Canadian employment regulations, we confirm that this job posting represents a current, active vacancy within our organization.\r\nWe do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, rank, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters and hiring managers.\r\nIf our hiring practices change in the future to include AI-assisted tools, appropriate disclosure will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.
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