Controls Engineer

Adient plc; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the maintenance department in Eastaboga, AL. The role focuses on troubleshooting PLCs and control systems, maintaining documentation, and improving equipment uptime.

You will collaborate with the plant team on continuous improvement and reliability projects. The successful candidate will have 3+ years in manufacturing controls, experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Fanuc robotics, and strong electrical wiring knowledge for automated production

Qualifications

• 3+ years of controls engineering experience in manufacturing (automotive JIT preferred).
• Strong PLC troubleshooting skills with programmable logic capability.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance by troubleshooting equipment, PLC ladder logic, and data handling in Control Logix.
• Maintain PLC documentation and program archives.
• Improve equipment uptime and plant reliability; assist in preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLCs

Allen Bradley PLCs

Fanuc Robotics

AutoCAD

Electrical wiring

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Electronic)

Job description

## Controls EngineerApplylocations: Eastaboga, ALtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-28917**JOB DESCRIPTION****Controls Engineer Job Duties:*** The Controls Engineer will Support the maintenance department by assisting in the *troubleshooting* of equipment issues, which includes *troubleshooting* *PLC* ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors.* Maintain *PLC* documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of *PLC* programs and machine controls drawings in an electronic and/or paper format and throughout facility.* Maintain, *troubleshoot*, repair and improve automated equipment including devices, I/O, instruments and all other components associate with automated processes to meet production and safety goals.* Support various I/O devices connected to *PLC*’s including HMI’s, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc., and support/assist maintenance personnel in *troubleshooting* pneumatic circuits.* Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance.* Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs.* Ability to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems.* Apply knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and apply skills in restoring equipment to operation.* Implement and maintain data collection system from Plant floor processing equipment. Identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process.* Part of multi-disciplinary Plant Team to determine continuous improvement strategies.* Identify and plan for process impact(s) as a result of engineering and launch changes.* Participate in 8D or similar root-cause based problem solving tasks to ensure that abnormalities, when observed, are acted upon to resolve root-causes.* Contribute to specifications for equipment purchases, which include review and commentary on equipment controls drawings prior to build approval.**Required Experience:*** Degree in Engineering/Electrical field preferred, or equivalent additional experience* 3+ years related Controls Engineering experience inside manufacturing; automotive JIT experience preferred. Flexible for someone early in career with internship/co-ops.* Allen Bradley PLC's experience is a must. Strong PLC Trouble-Shooting with some Programmable skills* Strong Fanuc Robotics & Automation preferred* Working Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus* Proficient with Electrical Control Voltage & Wiring Methods is a plus**There are 2 openings - 1st Shift & 2nd Shift (5pm-2am) - Must be flexible**