Automation Launch Engineer - Robotics & Controls

Adient plc; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc seeks an Automation Applications Engineer to lead installation and launch of automation projects in assembly plants, coordinating with plant teams, central automation, and external vendors to ensure safe, on-schedule deployment aligned with Adient standards.

The role requires hands‑on support during installation, debugging, commissioning, and early production, with background in robotics, PLCs, and industrial networks to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience in electrical/mechanical domains.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in manufacturing automation, equipment installation, or controls engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and launch of automation projects in assembly plants, including robot cells and automated systems.
• Coordinate between plant teams, central automation, vendors, and IT to ensure on-time execution and adherence to Adient standards.
• Provide hands‑on technical support during installation, debug, commissioning, and early production, and assist with troubleshooting.

Skills

Robot programming

Controls troubleshooting

Industrial networks

Project management

CAD drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/CS

Tools

Studio 5000/RSLogix

CAD software

Ethernet/IP networking

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Adient plc seeks an Automation Applications Engineer to lead installation and launch of automation projects in assembly plants, coordinating with plant teams, central automation, and external vendors to ensure safe, on-schedule deployment aligned with Adient standards.

The role requires hands‑on support during installation, debugging, commissioning, and early production, with background in robotics, PLCs, and industrial networks to deliver reliable automation solutions.