Hyundai Motor Company

Global automaker producing sedans, SUVs, EVs

Specialist - Engine Engineering, Controls Engineering

Controls & Automation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeMontgomery, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A strong background in general factory automation and controls for engine plant equipment.
A strong background in programmable logic controller programming, control systems, electrical systems, bus systems, and communication systems.
Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a reliability- and controls-related technical role.
Five years of experience supervising engineers and maintenance in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience with maintenance management software, including enterprise resource planning and computerized maintenance management systems.
Preferred: a bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent.
Preferred: experience and technical certificates involving Fanuc CNC, Siemens CNC and PLC, Fanuc robots, Mitsubishi PLC, and Allen-Bradley PLC.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD.
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and off shifts; on-call duty or overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

Monitor machine system function, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, utilization, and overall equipment effectiveness.
Plan, support, and follow up on projects; develop and implement controls improvements.
Collaborate with engine support groups and provide team support and technical expertise for controls troubleshooting.
Initiate and lead activities and projects aligned with the Engine Engineering department’s business goals and objectives.
Lead, train, mentor, encourage, and support Production and Maintenance groups; streamline, improve, and increase the efficiency of the Controls Engineering section.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with team members and management.
Review equipment designs for improvement and incorporate new methods, processes, and products to ensure reliable manufacturing equipment.
Participate in new and retool equipment projects as the controls representative, verifying reliability and compliance in areas including safety and quality.
Prepare reports tracking key performance indicators and complete other administrative or reporting tasks as required.
Provide technical direction and support for controls-related equipment breakdowns, determine root causes, and recommend countermeasures.
Organize and maintain engine plant equipment backups, including programmable logic controller and CNC software files, other factory automation software files, and drawings.
Purchase spare parts, maintain inventory, and control costs within established budgets as needed.
Develop and procure controls training opportunities for Engine Sub-Division support groups and members.
Administer, coordinate, and comply with Business Management System, Environmental Management System, and Safety Management System requirements.
Travel domestically or internationally occasionally as required.
Meet other requirements as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of CNC controls.

Position Summary:

Responsible for constant monitoring of machine system function. Focus on safety, quality, productivity, utilization, and overall equipment effectiveness. Provide project planning, support, and follow up. Develop and implement controls improvements. Interact and collaborate with all Engine support groups. Provide team support and technical expertise for controls trouble shooting.

Essential Functions:

Initiate and lead activities and projects aligned with the Engine Engineering department’s business goals and objectives.
Demonstrate a strong background in general Factory Automation and Engine Plant Equipment specific controls.
Strong background in PLC programming, control systems, electrical systems, bus systems, communication systems. Knowledge of CNC controls is an asset.
Lead, train, mentor, encourage, and support Production and Maintenance group. Streamline, improve, and increase efficiency of Controls Engineering section.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with Team Members and Management.
Review equipment designs for improvement, incorporate new methods, processes, and products to ensure reliable manufacturing equipment.
New/Retool Equipment projects, participate as controls representative for verifying reliability & compliance in various aspects (e.g. Safety, Quality).
Initiate and complete reports tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and other administrative or reporting tasks as required.
Provide technical direction/support on controls related equipment breakdowns, determine root causes and recommend countermeasures.
Organize and maintain Engine Plant Equipment back-ups (PLC, CNC, Various F/A SW files) and drawings.
Purchase spare parts, maintain inventory, and control costs within established budgets as needed.
Develop and procure controls training opportunities for Engine Sub-Division’s support groups and members.
Familiar with Maintenance Management type software (ERP, CMMS, etc.).
Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Technical Discipline or equivalent preferred

Related Experience:

0 – 10 years job related experience preferred
5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment serving in a reliability and controls related technical role.
5 years’ experience supervising engineers and maintenance in a highvolume manufacturing environment.

Training / Certification:

Experience and Technical Certificates preferred: Fanuc CNC Siemens CNC & PLC Fanuc Robot Mitsubishi PLC Allen Bradley PLC

Skills / Knowledge:

MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Project
Auto CAD

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.

About the Company

Hyundai Motor Company

Global automaker producing sedans, SUVs, EVs

Hyundai Motor Company is a global car maker that designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and a growing number of electric vehicles. Its manufacturing is done in-house across a network of plants around the world, which helps manage production and the supply chain across markets such as North America, India, and Europe. The company plans to expand its EV lineup, aiming to launch 21 new electric models by 2030 to cover affordable to high-performance segments. Hyundai differentiates itself through its integrated global manufacturing approach, control over its supply chain, and a deliberate shift toward electrification under the “Hyundai Way,” backed by a strong U.S. presence since 1986. Its goal is to grow vehicle sales with a balanced mix of traditional and electric vehicles while becoming a leading supplier of EVs across multiple market segments.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
Founded: 1967

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