Controls & Automation Engineer

Controls Engineering

• Maintain the integrity reliability and performance of machine and equipment control systems across the campus.

• Design program troubleshoot and optimize PLC-based control systems.

• Develop maintain and modify:

• PLC programs (Rockwell SLC 500 Logix 5000 Siemens Step 7)

• Ladder logic and function block programming

• Develop maintain and troubleshoot SCADA systems interfacing with PLCs and MS SQL databases including Ignition platforms.

• Review diagnose and troubleshoot existing control programs in response to production maintenance or customer-related issues.

Automation Engineering

• Plan design and coordinate automation solutions for new and existing manufacturing equipment.

• Lead full automation system integration including: Robotics Vision systems Servo motion control Automated material handling systems.

• Develop and implement standardized automation architectures to improve scalability reliability and long-term maintainability.

• Support digital manufacturing initiatives including data collection strategies and system connectivity to enterprise platforms such as MES systems SQL databases and reporting tools.

Electrical & System Design

• Develop equipment specifications with emphasis on electrical and controls systems.

• Create and review electrical schematics panel layouts and control cabinet designs for new and modified equipment.

• Support PC systems servers industrial networking and communications infrastructure including serial/parallel networks Ethernet/IP ProfiNet and related protocols.

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate closely with production and maintenance teams to support daily operations and drive long-term performance improvements.

• Identify and implement automation and controls enhancements to improve safety quality uptime and overall operational efficiency.

• Mentor and train maintenance and engineering personnel on controls and automation systems.

• Complete all training as mandated by Adient and its customers.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical Controls Automation Mechatronics or related field) .

• Non-degree candidates may be considered with 7 years of relevant manufacturing controls and automation experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience preferably within automotive or other high-volume manufacturing environments.

Technical Expertise:

• PLC programming (Rockwell Siemens)

• SCADA development and maintenance (Ignition preferred)

• MS SQL and data-driven automation

• Industrial networking and communications

• Robotics and automated systems integration

• Electrical design and documentation

• Python programming language

Core Competencies:

• Strong troubleshooting analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts

• Effective time management and a customer-focused mindset

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team-based participative environment