Automotive Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation

adient; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient seeks a Controls Engineer to develop, maintain and improve automation control systems in the production of automotive seating at Foamech. You will troubleshoot PLCs, maintain documentation, and support automation across HMI, sensors, and servo drives to maximize uptime.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing controls, experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, and working knowledge of AutoCAD; electrical wiring methods are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Electrical field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of controls engineering manufacturing experience; automotive JIT experience preferred.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs is required; strong PLC troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Proficient in electrical control voltage and wiring methods.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and data handling in Control Logix processors.
• Maintain PLC documentation and archive programs and drawings.
• Maintain and improve automated equipment and I/O devices.
• Support I/O devices (HMI, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives).
• Improve equipment uptime and plant reliability.
• Back up electronic machine control and robotic programs; develop Preventive Maintenance programs.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical theory

Controls system knowledge

Education

Engineering/Electrical degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

AutoCAD

Job description

Adient seeks a Controls Engineer to develop, maintain and improve automation control systems in the production of automotive seating at Foamech. You will troubleshoot PLCs, maintain documentation, and support automation across HMI, sensors, and servo drives to maximize uptime.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing controls, experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, and working knowledge of AutoCAD; electrical wiring methods are essential.