Controls Engineer
Global Steering Systems HoldingConnecticut, United States
Posted November 18, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Global Steering Systems Holding, a subsidiary of Neapco, is a high-volume global manufacturer of automotive steering components, primarily steering columns, supplying leading OEMs from facilities in China, Poland, and the United States.
Job Description
This position will provide a combination of manufacturing engineering and electrical controls engineering services for new production equipment and all aspects of manufacturing to ensure that world-class products are available to our customers.
Requirements
- BS Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum of three years related to manufacturing experience in electrical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related field
- Experience in manufacturing, quality, safety and management is essential
- Experience with Controls Systems including: Allen Bradley PLCs, Kinetix Motion Controls (Studio 5000 programming software), and HMIs (FactoryTalk Studio), GE PLCs (Proficy Machine Edition software), Siemens PLCs, and Robotics
- Knowledge of ladder logic programming
- SQL, Database structure, Data collection systems
- Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and self-initiate when necessary
- Knowledge of tool design, gage design, and fixture design
- Computer skills include demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft office
- Working knowledge of plant/facilities engineering, electronics, pneumatics and engineering controls
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational skills, and collaborative team player
- Broad-base knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, including 5s, Kaizen, Kanban, Poke-a-Yoke, Process Mapping & Value StreamMapping, other tools & Techniques
- Strong analytical & problem-Solving Skills (Experience of proven techniques a plus ie. Shainin, DOE, 6 Sigma, 8D, 5 Why, etc.)
- Continuous Improvement mindset with ability to lead and influence others
- Mechatronics experience and interests
- Python, Visual Basic (VBA), Ignition!, IIOT, I4.0 are a plus
- Experience with Controls Systems including: DirectLogic PLCs (DirectSoft programming software) knowledge is a plus, FANUC, ABB, and UR Robotics is a plus, Cognex vision systems is a plus
- Equipment development, tooling design, gage design, CAD (NX, AutoCAD) is a strong plus
- ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 experience is a strong plus
- Knowledge of Automotive AIAG Core tools (FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, MSA, SPC) is a strong plus
