Controls Engineer -Automotive Stamping

Role:Controls Engineer – Automotive Stamping

Location: Arlington, TX (Onsite)
 Long-term Contract | 12 Months

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support a long-term stamping project at a major automotive manufacturing facility in Arlington, Texas. This is a site-based role in a high-volume production environment, supporting both ongoing manufacturing operations and project-driven activities.

The customer is looking to onboard the right engineer ahead of the project start to ensure continuity, stability, and long-term technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on controls support within an automotive stamping operation
• Troubleshoot, modify, and optimize Allen-Bradley PLC systems
• Support production uptime, commissioning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work in accordance with established manufacturing and controls standards
• Collaborate closely with customer engineering and maintenance teams
• Support project execution alongside day-to-day manufacturing needs

Required Experience

• Proven experience as a Controls Engineer in automotive stamping environments
• Strong working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
• Hands-on experience supporting high-volume production operations

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience working in a GM stamping facility
• Solid understanding of GM GCCS standards
• Candidates with stamping experience at other OEMs will also be considered if they have worked on GM-related projects using GCCS standards in other manufacturing environments

Work Schedule

• Typically 50–60 hours per week, depending on production demands
• Some weeks may be closer to a standard 40-hour schedule
• Overtime requirements are driven by the customer
• Initially 1st shift, with potential shift changes as the project progresses

Compensation & Contract Details

• Overtime paid per agreed multipliers
• 12-month contract
• This is a local position to the Dallas / Arlington area
• No travel or living expenses provided