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Reposted 1×Great Lakes GroupToronto, ON, Windsor, ONJob Bankpublished 09/11/2026
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Job Description

Job Description

Controls Engineer - SEP / EPP / Tooling PLC

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer with a strong background in Tooling PLC, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, plant-floor automation, and automotive manufacturing controls.

Candidates may qualify through either of the following backgrounds:

  • Direct hands-on experience with GM SEP (Scalable Error Proofing) and/or EPP (Error Proofing Platform) systems, or
  • Strong Tooling PLC / Automotive Controls experience with the ability to learn and be trained on SEP/EPP systems.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and supporting PLC-controlled tooling and automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and support Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC programs.
  • Program and troubleshoot Tooling PLC systems used in automated manufacturing and assembly equipment.
  • Support SEP (Scalable Error Proofing) and EPP (Error Proofing Platform) applications; training may be provided for candidates with strong tooling PLC experience.
  • Support PLC, HMI, and plant-floor automation systems in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
  • Commission, debug, and troubleshoot automated tooling, fixtures, conveyors, assembly equipment, and production machinery.
  • Integrate controls systems with barcode scanners, RFID systems, vision systems, sensors, torque tools, and other error-proofing devices.
  • Troubleshoot communications between PLCs, HMIs, plant-floor devices, manufacturing applications, and databases.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing poka-yoke / error-proofing solutions.
  • Diagnose equipment downtime and implement corrective actions to improve manufacturing uptime, reliability, and production throughput.
  • Support equipment startup, validation, commissioning, and production launch activities.
  • Modify existing automation systems to support new tooling, product changes, equipment upgrades, and manufacturing process improvements.
  • Work closely with production, maintenance, engineering, skilled trades, and equipment suppliers to resolve controls issues.
  • Maintain PLC programs, controls documentation, system backups, and revision history.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives involving industrial automation, manufacturing controls, tooling, and production quality.

Qualifications

Candidates should meet one of the following two profiles:

Option 1 - SEP / EPP Controls Engineer

  • Hands-on experience with GM SEP and/or GM EPP systems in an automotive manufacturing environment.
  • Experience configuring, supporting, troubleshooting, or maintaining Scalable Error Proofing or Error Proofing Platform applications.
  • Strong experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC programming and manufacturing controls.
  • Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment and plant-floor systems.

Option 2 - Tooling PLC Controls Engineer

  • Strong hands-on experience with Tooling PLC, machine controls, or automotive manufacturing automation.