Automation Controls Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing

Adient US LLC; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient US LLC in Georgetown, KY is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop, maintain, and improve automation systems used in automotive seating production. You’ll troubleshoot PLCs, support maintenance, and help drive plant reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications include 3–5 years in controls engineering, Allen-Bradley PLCs, AutoCAD, and strong electrical wiring methods. This on-site role partners with a cross-functional team to optimize uptime and safety.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Electrical field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years related Controls Engineering manufacturing experience; automotive JIT experience preferred.
• Allen Bradley PLCs experience is a must. Strong PLC Troubleshooting with some Programmable skills
• Working Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Proficient with Electrical Control Voltage & Wiring Methods

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and data handling in ControlLogix processors.
• Maintain PLC documentation and archive programs and drawings.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve automated equipment to meet production and safety goals.
• Support I/O devices connected to PLCs including HMI, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc.
• Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance.
• Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs.
• Diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical systems.
• Implement and maintain data collection system from Plant floor processing equipment.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary Plant Team for continuous improvement strategies.
• Identify and plan for process impact of engineering and launch changes.
• Participate in 8D or similar root-cause based problem solving tasks to resolve root-causes.
• Contribute to specifications for equipment purchases, including review of equipment controls drawings.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical wiring

Preventive maintenance

Root-cause analysis

Automation system support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Electrical

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

AutoCAD

Job description

Adient US LLC in Georgetown, KY is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop, maintain, and improve automation systems used in automotive seating production. You’ll troubleshoot PLCs, support maintenance, and help drive plant reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications include 3–5 years in controls engineering, Allen-Bradley PLCs, AutoCAD, and strong electrical wiring methods. This on-site role partners with a cross-functional team to optimize uptime and safety.