Automation Controls Engineer – PLC & Robotics Specialist

Adient plc; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop, maintain and improve automation for seating production lines. You will troubleshoot PLCs, maintain documentation, and support maintenance teams to ensure uptime and safety.

The role expects experience with ControlLogix, RSLogix 5000, PanelView, and HMI systems, with a focus on data collection and preventive maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing controls experience with PLCs and ladder logic.
• Experience documenting PLC programs and control drawings.
• Ability to diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical interfaces with electrical systems.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and PLC ladder logic in production lines.
• Maintain and archive PLC documentation and drawings.
• Support maintenance by diagnosing automated equipment faults and sensors.
• Implement data collection and backup of control programs.
• Assist in 8D or root-cause problem-solving tasks and continuous improvements.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

ControlLogix programming

PanelView development

HMI troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Electrical basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RSLogix 5000

ControlLogix

PanelView

Job description

Adient plc in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop, maintain and improve automation for seating production lines. You will troubleshoot PLCs, maintain documentation, and support maintenance teams to ensure uptime and safety.

The role expects experience with ControlLogix, RSLogix 5000, PanelView, and HMI systems, with a focus on data collection and preventive maintenance programs.