{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"24d733afbc852734cf8c37fb","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/24d733afbc852734cf8c37fb","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/24d733afbc852734cf8c37fb","title":"2nd Shift Controls Engineer","description":"Power the future of manufacturing! This is an opportunity for an experienced controls professional to put their technical expertise to work in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment, troubleshooting challenges, improving equipment performance, and helping the team continuously improve. With competitive pay of up to $105,000 per year, comprehensive benefits, and the stability of being part of the Midway Products Group, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career with a growing and essential manufacturing company.\n\nGT Industries, a leading automotive manufacturing supplier, is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their 2nd shift team in North Vernon, IN. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 3:30PM-12AM.\n\nIf you have:\n\nA degree in Engineering Science, or the equivalent experience\n5+ years of experience in controls and design of electrical panels\nAbility to program and troubleshoot automated equipment, such as PLCs and HMI\n\nThen this is an opportunity you need to explore!\n\nWhy skilled engineers are joining the GT team:\n\nExcellent pay: earn up to $105,000/year, based on experience, with opportunities for annual bonus and performance raises\nComprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, paid holidays\nStability and opportunity: GT is part of the Midway Products Group, alongside 8 other stable and growing companies in the highly necessary automotive manufacturing sector\nCulture based in teamwork, growth, and continuously improving together\n\nDuties and Responsibilities:\n\nAnalyze machine downtime to identify root cause and countermeasure.\nPerform all work required to develop programs identified as not meeting standard (PLC, HMI, Robot, Press, etc.).\nPerform hard wiring modifications to machinery.\nProvide support to the maintenance department during emergency downtime situations.\nProvide training to the maintenance and engineering departments to improve their abilities.\nAttend tool shop run offs and participate in all home lines as required.\nDrive continuous improvement and cost savings activities.\nSupport production in their efforts to produce quality parts that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations through continuous improvement and development.\nSupport production in order to meet or exceed established efficiency goals and other MOS measurable.\nAdhere to all safety regulations and 5S standards according to MPS standards.\nParticipate in continuous improvement of the manufacturing process, methods, and work environment through trouble shooting and problem-solving exercises.\nComplete all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.\nTreat all other team members with respect and dignity.\n\nAbout the Company: GT Industries, Inc. is a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing supplier and part of Midway Products Group, a Michigan-based group of metal-forming and automotive component manufacturing companies. GT Industries operates a roughly 321,000-square-foot facility in North Vernon, Indiana, which began operations in 2017.\n\nThe company specializes primarily in metal stamping, automated assembly, robotic arc welding, and spot welding, with secondary capabilities including machining, drilling, tapping, grinding, riveting, and other finishing processes. Its press equipment can handle transfer stamping up to 2,200 tons. The operation is IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certified and Ford Q1 certified.\n\nAs part of Midway Products Group, GT Industries supports major automotive OEM programs. Midway identifies customers including Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Stellantis, and Tesla, and the broader group manufactures structural and functional automotive components such as brackets, crossmembers, floor supports, hinges, latches, and assemblies.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.","company":"Workrocket","rawCompany":"workrocket","city":"Vernon","state":"VT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T11:15:29.584Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336370","title":"Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping","slug":"motor-vehicle-metal-stamping"},{"code":"336390","title":"Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing","slug":"other-motor-vehicle-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"2nd Shift Controls Engineer","description":"Power the future of manufacturing! This is an opportunity for an experienced controls professional to put their technical expertise to work in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment, troubleshooting challenges, improving equipment performance, and helping the team continuously improve. With competitive pay of up to $105,000 per year, comprehensive benefits, and the stability of being part of the Midway Products Group, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career with a growing and essential manufacturing company.\n\nGT Industries, a leading automotive manufacturing supplier, is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their 2nd shift team in North Vernon, IN. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 3:30PM-12AM.\n\nIf you have:\n\nA degree in Engineering Science, or the equivalent experience\n5+ years of experience in controls and design of electrical panels\nAbility to program and troubleshoot automated equipment, such as PLCs and HMI\n\nThen this is an opportunity you need to explore!\n\nWhy skilled engineers are joining the GT team:\n\nExcellent pay: earn up to $105,000/year, based on experience, with opportunities for annual bonus and performance raises\nComprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, paid holidays\nStability and opportunity: GT is part of the Midway Products Group, alongside 8 other stable and growing companies in the highly necessary automotive manufacturing sector\nCulture based in teamwork, growth, and continuously improving together\n\nDuties and Responsibilities:\n\nAnalyze machine downtime to identify root cause and countermeasure.\nPerform all work required to develop programs identified as not meeting standard (PLC, HMI, Robot, Press, etc.).\nPerform hard wiring modifications to machinery.\nProvide support to the maintenance department during emergency downtime situations.\nProvide training to the maintenance and engineering departments to improve their abilities.\nAttend tool shop run offs and participate in all home lines as required.\nDrive continuous improvement and cost savings activities.\nSupport production in their efforts to produce quality parts that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations through continuous improvement and development.\nSupport production in order to meet or exceed established efficiency goals and other MOS measurable.\nAdhere to all safety regulations and 5S standards according to MPS standards.\nParticipate in continuous improvement of the manufacturing process, methods, and work environment through trouble shooting and problem-solving exercises.\nComplete all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.\nTreat all other team members with respect and dignity.\n\nAbout the Company: GT Industries, Inc. is a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing supplier and part of Midway Products Group, a Michigan-based group of metal-forming and automotive component manufacturing companies. GT Industries operates a roughly 321,000-square-foot facility in North Vernon, Indiana, which began operations in 2017.\n\nThe company specializes primarily in metal stamping, automated assembly, robotic arc welding, and spot welding, with secondary capabilities including machining, drilling, tapping, grinding, riveting, and other finishing processes. Its press equipment can handle transfer stamping up to 2,200 tons. The operation is IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certified and Ford Q1 certified.\n\nAs part of Midway Products Group, GT Industries supports major automotive OEM programs. Midway identifies customers including Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Stellantis, and Tesla, and the broader group manufactures structural and functional automotive components such as brackets, crossmembers, floor supports, hinges, latches, and assemblies.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.","datePosted":"2026-08-27T11:15:29.584Z","dateModified":"2026-08-27T11:15:29.584Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Workrocket","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Vernon","addressRegion":"VT","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"24d733afbc852734cf8c37fb"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/24d733afbc852734cf8c37fb"}}