Automotive PLC & Automation Systems Engineer 2nd Shift

Cad Engineering Resources Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cad Engineering Resources Inc in Louisville, KY is hiring a direct-hire PLC Systems Integration Engineer for 2nd shift (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm). The role ensures reliable automation by troubleshooting, wiring, programming Allen Bradley drives, and upgrading control systems across plant assets. Travel to customer sites is required.

You will collaborate with maintenance to install equipment, define spare parts strategies, and develop HMIs for operators, aiming to improve quality and output.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years as an electronic engineer, electrician, or closely related role.
• 3-5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites including industrial plants.
• Proficiency with electronic design systems.
• Ability to program and interface Allen Bradley drives and control systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems in controls.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and mechanical malfunctions across plant equipment.
• Install and commission new electronic/electrical control equipment with the maintenance team.
• Author specifications for electrical control systems and equipment changes.
• Provide maintenance with technical support; plan, lead, and document periodic electrical analyses on production assets.
• Recommend and initiate upgrades or replacements for underperforming equipment.
• Train maintenance personnel on machine controls, motor controllers, and diagnostic best practices.
• Identify cost‑saving upgrades to equipment and facilities.
• Select and implement the most cost‑effective replacements for electrical control parts.
• Maintain up‑to‑date electrical drawings/schematics and master backups for all machine programs.
• Define electrical spare parts strategies to maximize utilization of new and existing equipment.
• Program and support PLCs, robots, and Panel Views to elevate quality and output.
• Provide technical support to additional facilities as required.
• Uphold corporate programming standards.
• Enhance human‑machine interfaces for operator ease.
• Champion quality improvements.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Electrical control systems

HMI programming

Electrical design systems

Tools

Electrical design software

Industrial automation hardware

Job description

Cad Engineering Resources Inc in Louisville, KY is hiring a direct-hire PLC Systems Integration Engineer for 2nd shift (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm). The role ensures reliable automation by troubleshooting, wiring, programming Allen Bradley drives, and upgrading control systems across plant assets. Travel to customer sites is required.

You will collaborate with maintenance to install equipment, define spare parts strategies, and develop HMIs for operators, aiming to improve quality and output.