Controls Engineer, Cell Line
Gotion · Manteno, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $80k–$120k
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Gotion (automotive) in Manteno, IL. Oversee day-to-day manufacturing engineering activities, ensuring stable processes that meet or exceed target yield, capabilities, throughput, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- OEE, Root cause, FMEA, Control plans, DOE, PLC
- Base pay
- $80k–$120k
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How this role compares
Against 20 other live controls postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 10% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $89k–$134k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 76%
- ✓ PLC 67%
- ✓ Root cause 52%
- ✓ Robotics 38%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 33%
- Lean 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Gotion in Manteno
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- Equipment Engineer, Module &Pack Line · Manufacturing
- Senior Production Quality Engineer · Quality · Senior
Full description from GotionAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Oversee day-to-day manufacturing engineering activities, ensuring stable processes that meet or exceed target yield, capabilities, throughput, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
- ◆Collaborate with Quality and cross-functional teams to establish robust control plans and in-process quality checks.
- ◆Lead efforts in equipment and line qualification during initial process ramp-up and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- ◆Utilize advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques, leveraging quality and statistical tools to address manufacturing challenges.
- ◆Dvelop and maintain critical process documentation, including Work Instructions (WI) and Operation Instructions (OI), and provide training to production employees.
- ◆Apply methodologies such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and lessons learned to enhance manufacturing processes.
- ◆Support the integration of automation and controls systems, including PLC programming, HMI design, and the implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions.
- ◆Partner with maintenance teams to ensure equipment uptime, troubleshoot electrical and control system issues, and recommend improvements.
Requirements
- ✓Education:
- ✓BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- ✓Experience:
- ✓2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, with a strong focus on control systems and automation.
- ✓Hands-on experience with Cell assembly processes is highly preferred.
- ✓Knowledge of laser welding processes is a plus.
- ✓Proficiency in PLC programming, Siemens 1500 prefer, HMI development, and SCADA systems.
- ✓Familiarity with robotics, machine vision, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ProfiNet).
At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
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Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.
Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to join our team at Gotion's state-of-the-art facility in Manteno, IL. The Controls Engineer will play a critical role in supporting and optimizing the Pack/Module pilot production line by ensuring high standards of process stability, quality, and efficiency. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes and equipment.