Automation & Control Engineer – 24/7 Automotive

Jtekt Na; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT North America is hiring a Control Engineer to design, program, and optimize advanced automation for a high-volume, 24/7 production environment in Piedmont. You will work with Mitsubishi and Allen-Bradley PLCs, Fanuc robotics, and Keyence vision systems to support new product introductions and process improvements.

Join a growing plant undergoing major expansion in 2025 with opportunities for growth and advancement in automation, data analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation or related field) or equivalent experience
• 3+ years in automotive or high-volume manufacturing
• 3+ years in electrical and controls design for automated equipment; controls software development, implementation, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of PLC/HMI programming and SCADA systems
• Experience with Fanuc robotics, Keyence vision systems, and laser marking integration
• Lean, Six Sigma, TPS, IATF16949 knowledge and engineering documentation standards
• Commitment to safety and 5S practices

Responsibilities

• Architect and program PLC/SCADA/HMI systems for high-volume, 24/7 production lines using Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, and Fanuc PMC platforms
• Integrate and support Fanuc robotics and Keyence vision/laser systems for automated inspection and traceability
• Collaborate with Process Eng, Quality, and Corporate teams to deploy turnkey automation cells and support new product launches
• Lead root-cause analyses to resolve technical issues and reduce downtime
• Drive data-driven improvements using OEE, SPC, and other analytics tools
• Design tooling, fixtures, and gauging to support robust manufacturing processes
• Analyze and optimize processes to improve quality and reduce costs
• Update and manage engineering documentation; implement changes for APQP/PPAP
• Commission and validate new equipment to meet production/quality standards; adjust spare-part strategies
• Conduct PFMEAs and manage capital equipment purchases
• Generate detailed engineering reports and lead projects on process changes and new product introductions
• Support 5S and safety initiatives and mentor maintenance and production teams

Skills

PLC/SCADA programming

Mitsubishi & Allen-Bradley

Fanuc robotics

Keyence vision systems

Laser marking integration

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics (OEE, SPC)

Lean, Six Sigma, TPS, IATF 16949

5S and safety

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation)

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Fanuc robotics

Keyence vision systems

Laser marking systems

Job description

JTEKT North America is hiring a Control Engineer to design, program, and optimize advanced automation for a high-volume, 24/7 production environment in Piedmont. You will work with Mitsubishi and Allen-Bradley PLCs, Fanuc robotics, and Keyence vision systems to support new product introductions and process improvements.

Join a growing plant undergoing major expansion in 2025 with opportunities for growth and advancement in automation, data analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives.