2nd Shift Manufacturing Engineer — PLC & Automation

Nhk-Seating-of-Americ; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

NHK Seating of America, Inc. in Frankfort, IN seeks a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Engineer to improve equipment, develop automation and control solutions, and optimize production methods.

The role blends hands-on plant-floor troubleshooting with cross-functional collaboration and client communication. The position requires mechanical and electrical knowledge; automotive seating experience is preferred; a related engineering background or equivalent experience is strongly desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree for entry-level candidates; associate degree with 3+ years of experience; or 5+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Mechanical and electrical knowledge is required.
• Automotive seating experience is preferred.
• Previous manufacturing engineering or similar experience is strongly desired.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Improve and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and implement designs for PLC and ControlLogix programming, servos, VFDs, hardware, and HMIs.
• Review and maintain systems, identifying design improvements that incorporate current trends.
• Test program operation to verify continued functionality.
• Communicate with clients to address concerns, troubleshoot issues, and identify solutions.
• Design new assembly equipment.
• Plan and coordinate plant processes by improving methods.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and equipment layout.
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrate leadership and teamwork, with good communication.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree with 3+ years

Tools

PLC programming

ControlLogix

HMIs

Job description

NHK Seating of America, Inc. in Frankfort, IN seeks a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Engineer to improve equipment, develop automation and control solutions, and optimize production methods.

The role blends hands-on plant-floor troubleshooting with cross-functional collaboration and client communication. The position requires mechanical and electrical knowledge; automotive seating experience is preferred; a related engineering background or equivalent experience is strongly desired.