Controls & Robotics Engineering Manager - Windsor Assembly Plant

Stellantis is seeking an experienced Controls & Robotics Engineering Manager to lead the strategic direction, development, and execution of automation and controls initiatives across Windsor Assembly Plant's multiple operational centers. This role is responsible for overseeing a high-performing team of professional maintenance specialists and skilled trades personnel, driving innovation in programmable logic control (PLC), robotics integration, and automation systems. The Manager will serve as a key technical and leadership resource, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliability of robotic and control systems, including ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Siemens, and other advanced platforms.

This position plays a critical role in shaping the future of manufacturing automation, enhancing throughput, and enabling continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and talent development.

Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Controls and Robotics specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning
• Develop and execute a long-term roadmap for automation and controls capability across multiple sites
• Champion workforce development initiatives to elevate technical competencies in PLCs, robotics, HMI, and automation systems

Operational Excellence & Technical Oversight:

• Provide expert guidance in diagnosing and resolving complex controls and robotics issues across all manufacturing divisions
• Establish and enforce standardized operating procedures for robotic and PLCs, HMIs, and Robotics (Fanuc/Comau) systems to minimize downtime and optimize performance
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning for automation-related failures and inefficiencies
• Review, verify and diagnose design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies with controls logic and/or robotics logic provided by our suppliers and proactively recommend revisions and/or improvements
• Understanding of Sensors, Cameras, Vision Systems, Sorters, VFDs, End Effectors, Robots and related controls for automated systems

Systems Integration & Innovation:

• Oversee the design, programming, and integration of advanced control systems including Siemens, Rockwell, and Allen Bradley platforms
• Drive continuous improvement through software enhancements, logic optimization, and offline/online programming methodologies
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and production teams to implement scalable automation solutions aligned with business goals
• Use thorough understanding of control systems in terms of electrical, motion, vision, pneumatic & hydraulic controls

Governance & Documentation:

• Ensure comprehensive documentation of system changes, revision histories, and lessons learned
• Develop and maintain training programs for associates and maintenance personnel on robotic systems and automation protocols

Stellantis Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodation for people with accessibility needs due to disabilities in all aspects of the hiring process. If you request an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs due to disability.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, automation, or related technical field (BSEE or BSME preferred)
• Minimum EIGHT (8) years of progressive experience in manufacturing automation, with a focus on PLCs and robotics
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional technical teams
• Expertise in PLC and robotic programming, HMI configuration, system simulations and troubleshooting operational issues (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka)
• Strong understanding of Body-in-White processes and robotic welding applications
• Must have architecture understanding, troubleshooting and configuration of drivers and motors
• Proficiency in RS Logix, PLC-5, Allen Bradley Drive Systems
• Project management experience in automation or system integration
• Proficiency with Microsoft application software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Experience with control net networks and device net networks
• Ability to work all shifts and flexible hours
• Legally eligible to work in Canada