PLC Automation Engineer

We are looking for a highly motivated PLC Automation Engineer to join our fast-growing Body Structure Technology Center (BTC NA). This position can be based in Wixom, MI, or in Windsor, Ontario. As a PLC Automation Engineer, you will design, program, simulate, and commission automated control systems for our manufacturing lines. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate robotics, welding, glue dispensing, tooling, vision systems, and safety logic, ensuring our production systems operate with maximum efficiency, safety, and reliability.

Core Responsibilities

• PLC & HMI Programming: Develop, optimize, and debug PLC ladder logic and Structured Text alongside HMI/SCADA interfaces for new and existing production cells.
• System Design & Integration: Design industrial control architectures, specifying electrical components, networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet), and safety circuits.
• Cost Efficiency: standardize electric & pneumatic components for optimized performance and cost efficiency.
• Robotics & Hardware Interface: Integrate PLCs with 6-axis industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, ABB), servo drives, and machine vision systems etc.
• Commissioning & Launch: Create or optimize a checklist for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). Lead FAT and SAT activities to ensure equipment seamlessly transitions from build to production.
• Troubleshooting: Provide engineering support to plant floors to resolve complex automation, network, or hardware faults.
• Documentation: Create electrical schematics, network diagrams, and a comprehensive bill of materials (BOM).

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs in an automotive OEM or tier-1 manufacturing environment. Experience with large assembly or welding production line is a must.
• Platform Expertise: Proficiency with major control platforms, specifically Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000) or Siemens (TIA Portal).
• Skills: Strong ability to read and interpret electrical/pneumatic schematics and a solid understanding of industrial safety standards (ISO 13849/OSHA).
• Language Skills: Must be fluent in English and at least one other language. Mandarin or Spanish fluency is highly preferred to facilitate communication with our global corporate offices and North American assembly plants.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 30% to North American manufacturing plants for equipment commissioning and launch support.

Why work for Minth? Here are the advantages of working at Minth.

• International development platform
• Dynamic and efficient team
• All-round personal improvement
• Personalized humanistic care
• Diversified working atmosphere
• Modern office setting
• Competitive compensation package