Controls Engineer

inalfa; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inalfa Roof Systems is seeking a Controls Engineer to design and implement control systems for manufacturing equipment and sunroof products in the IRS/USA segment. The role focuses on PLC programming, HMI development, and robotics integration within a high-automation environment.

You will collaborate with product and manufacturing engineering to optimize line performance and data handling. The position requires hands-on expertise in RSLogix 5000, LabVIEW, AutoCAD, and vision/system integration,

Qualifications

• Experience with automation projects in manufacturing (automotive preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in control systems.
• Knowledge of machine control systems, PLCs, pneumatics, and programming.
• Familiarity with OSHA electrical/electronic requirements and automotive EMC.
• Good communication skills in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Specify HMIs and software features for manufacturing equipment.
• Design electrical/control wiring schematics on CAD systems.
• Develop control logic and ladder/relay logic.
• Program PLCs (RSLogix 5000) and configure HMI outputs (Factory Talk View).
• Detail layouts and subassembly panels; manage BOM and components.
• Handle data-collection, testing, startup, and debugging of systems.
• Upgrade assembly lines and machinery to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support troubleshooting with maintenance teams outside normal hours.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Robotics

LabVIEW

AutoCAD

Visual Basic

Tools

RSLogix 5000

LabVIEW

AutoCAD

Visual Basic

NI hardware

Job description

We open up your world with every drive

Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Department: Product & Manufacturing Engineering

Reports To: Maintenance and Engineering Manager

FLSA status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Support specifying, design and electrical engineering of manufacturing equipment and supporting databases for IRS/USA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support specifying HMI/software features and manufacturing equipment
• Design electrical/control-wiring schematics on CAD system
• Design of control logic and control schematics
• Design ladder logic and relay logic
• PLC programming RSlogix5500, Factory Talk View
• Layout detailing and subassembly op panels
• Bill of material and selection of component
• System interfacing, power calculation, sizing of cable wires
• Testing, start-up, debugging, and trouble shooting
• *Support upgrading current assembly lines, machinery, jigs, fixtures to improve
• Process control (error proofing)
• User-friendliness on Human Machine Interface and self diagnostics
• Data-collection
• Start-up/setting instructions
• Database Development
• Support engineering department in development of control units for our sunroofs and the interfacing to the car
• Support engineering department with programming of IRS testing equipment
• Enhance knowledge of electronics/control systems etc within IRS/USA
• Support MIS department on industrial computers and associated hardware
• The control engineer will be the specialist for electronics/PLC and robot software for IRS/USA
• Quality lead-time and cost control for each task assigned
• Programming, debugging and start up of new automated assembly machinery, robots and Human-Machine-Interfaces
• Write/change documentation for start-up/setting calibration of machinery
• Continuous improvement actions (Kaizen) to optimize processes of the current machinery park by improving Human-Machine-Interface, adding error proofing, vision, and debugging. This is needed reduce WIP, down time, wasteful scrap and rework.
• Support maintenance department in troubleshooting, solving machine breakdowns etc. if needed outside of the normal working hours. Will provide training as needed to Maintenance Automation Technicians in troubleshooting, PLC, Robotics and control systems.
• Communication with internal functions, suppliers, and the customer

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None at this time

IATF 16949/ ISO14001 / ISO 45001 RESPONSIBILITIES:

The IATF16949and ISO14001 responsibilities listed below are required for this position. Adhere to all IATF16949 (Quality) / ISO14001 (Environmental) / ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) procedures as related to the operations department function.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have worked successfully in several automation projects for the manufacturing industry (automotive and robot projects preferred). Good analyzing skills for trouble shooting and for solving technical problems. Must have sound knowledge of automation techniques, machine control systems, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics and computer programming.

Preferred knowledge about OSHA electrical/electronic requirements and automotive EMC requirements.

Good communication skills, both written and oral.

Good PLC programming skills, especially Allen Bradley RSlogix 5000, knowledge about Visual Basic, and AutoCAD preferred.

Able to work on several issues simultaneous; able to set-up a good planning for projects/running operations; can work under pressure.

Proficient in LabVIEW programming; familiar with project-oriented layered architecture, Queued State Machine, Producer-Consumer multi-thread framework in LabVIEW.

Experienced in the development of automated equipment, precision instruments, data acquisition cards, motion control and sensor data acquisition.

Prior experience in test equipment development based on NI hardware is preferred.

Skilled in common communication protocols and peripheral integration, including TCP/IP, serial port, Modbus, etc. Capable of independently completing equipment protocol parsing, command debugging and data analysis.

Familiarity with vehicle communication is preferred.

Competent in data processing, signal filtering, anomaly judgment, timing logic and multi-device collaborative scheduling development, with understanding of closed-loop control for automated workflows. Has independently developed End of Line (EOL) test equipment