Automotive Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Day-one benefits

Job summary

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. seeks a Controls Engineer to diagnose, repair and optimize electrical and control systems across production equipment.

You will support the maintenance team, install new control hardware, and develop specifications for system upgrades while training staff on diagnostics and operation of PLCs and panel views. The role requires 3–5 years in controls or PLC programming, travel to customer sites, and knowledge of Allen Bradley systems, hydraulics,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years as a controls engineer or PLC programmer.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and work in industrial plants.
• Special knowledge of electronic design systems.
• Ability to program and interface Allen Bradley drives and controls.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems related to controls.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical malfunctions on all equipment.
• Assist maintenance in installing new electronic/electrical control equipment and bring it online.
• Develop specifications for electrical control systems and modifications.
• Provide technical support; plan and record periodic electrical analyses on equipment.
• Recommend modifications or replacements to meet operating standards.
• Provide training on operation and diagnostics of machine controls and motor controllers.
• Research cost-effective upgrades and replacements for controls equipment.
• Maintain electrical drawings, schematics, and backups for programs.
• Suggest electrical spare parts inventory to maximize machine utilization.
• Develop programming for PLCs, robots, and Panel Views to optimize quality and production.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Allen Bradley drives

Industrial networking

HMI interfaces

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Machine vision

Automation & control

Siemens/Mitsubishi/Omron

Travel willingness

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC software

Siemens & Mitsubishi hardware

Job description

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. seeks a Controls Engineer to diagnose, repair and optimize electrical and control systems across production equipment.

You will support the maintenance team, install new control hardware, and develop specifications for system upgrades while training staff on diagnostics and operation of PLCs and panel views. The role requires 3–5 years in controls or PLC programming, travel to customer sites, and knowledge of Allen Bradley systems, hydraulics,