Senior/Staff Controls Engineer

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.

Location:
Manteno, IL | On-site

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced
Senior/Staff PLC/Controls Engineer
to take ownership of automation and control systems for our Pack & Module production line at Gotion's Manteno facility. This role will lead troubleshooting, stabilization, and optimization of production equipment, while also mentoring existing Controls Engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive throughput and yield improvements.

This is a
hands-on role
requiring strong problem-solving skills, deep PLC expertise, and proven manufacturing floor experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and optimization of PLC, HMI, motion control, and industrial networking systems across the production line.
• Diagnose chronic automation issues impacting throughput, yield, and process stability; develop and execute permanent corrective actions.
• Reprogram, tune, and standardize PLC logic (primarily Siemens S7-1500 / TIA Portal, plus some Omron).
• Improve and maintain equipment documentation, parameter settings, software version control, and backup libraries.
• Collaborate with Process, Quality, and Maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead controls-related Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA, DOE activities.
• Provide technical leadership and knowledge