Automotive Controls Engineer - PLC, HMI & Robotics

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. seeks an experienced Electrical/Automation Engineer to troubleshoot and maintain automated manufacturing equipment in Chattanooga, TN. You will diagnose PLCs, HMIs, robots, sensors, and drives, and implement durable fixes.

The role requires hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley systems, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View. Travel to customer sites may be required; night shifts and overtime are possible as production needs demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of industrial automation in manufacturing environments required.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, Studio 5000 and RSLogix 5000 preferred.
• Knowledge of HMI systems (FactoryTalk View, PanelView) and vision sensors beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automated equipment and production interruptions involving PLCs, HMIs, robots, safety systems, networks, drives, and sensors.
• Connect to Allen-Bradley PLCs using Studio 5000; diagnose faults and implement controlled changes.
• Support HMI applications (alarms, displays, tag mapping) and minor changes.
• Diagnose FANUC robot cells, verify I/O, adjust positions, and modify programs as needed.
• Configure Keyence sensors and vision systems, including setup, triggering, and lighting.
• Troubleshoot 24 VDC and 120/240/480 VAC electrical systems using drawings and safe practices.
• Read electrical schematics and use multimeters to diagnose circuits and faults.
• Perform root-cause analysis and document durable corrective actions.
• Provide shift handoff notes and communicate unresolved risks and follow-up needs.
• Assist with equipment launches, preventive maintenance, and spare-parts strategy.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

Industrial robotics

Allen-Bradley

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Root cause analysis

Night shift readiness

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineering Technology

Equivalent work experience considered

Tools

Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000

FactoryTalk View / PanelView

Allen-Bradley PLCs

FANUC robotics

Keyence sensors / vision systems

Digital multimeter

Job description

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. seeks an experienced Electrical/Automation Engineer to troubleshoot and maintain automated manufacturing equipment in Chattanooga, TN. You will diagnose PLCs, HMIs, robots, sensors, and drives, and implement durable fixes.

The role requires hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley systems, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View. Travel to customer sites may be required; night shifts and overtime are possible as production needs demand.