Controls Engineer

Adient plc; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop, maintain and improve automation for seating production lines. You will troubleshoot PLCs, maintain documentation, and support maintenance teams to ensure uptime and safety.

The role expects experience with ControlLogix, RSLogix 5000, PanelView, and HMI systems, with a focus on data collection and preventive maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing controls experience with PLCs and ladder logic.
• Experience documenting PLC programs and control drawings.
• Ability to diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical interfaces with electrical systems.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and PLC ladder logic in production lines.
• Maintain and archive PLC documentation and drawings.
• Support maintenance by diagnosing automated equipment faults and sensors.
• Implement data collection and backup of control programs.
• Assist in 8D or root-cause problem-solving tasks and continuous improvements.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

ControlLogix programming

PanelView development

HMI troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Electrical basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RSLogix 5000

ControlLogix

PanelView

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONJob TitleControls EngineerJob SummaryDevelop, maintain and improve automation control systems integral to the production process of the manufacture and assembly of automotive seating, JIT or automotive experience is highly preferred.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport 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.Applies knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and applies 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.Complete all required and applicable training required by Adient and its customersComply with all BOS, ISO/TS- 16949 and Customer Specific requirements. Reference the BOS responsibilities Matrix for all requirements related to this job titleThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.Education / Experience / SkillsBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or related fieldAccountabilitiesThis position reports directly to the Engineering ManagerQualificationsPrevious experience working as a Controls Engineer in a manufacturing settingExperience using Allen Bradley’s RS Logix 5000, ControlLogix and PanelView development software is a must.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMust be able to meet the requirements of being able to work in the United States (INS Form I-9).EHS RequirementsAdhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental StandardsReport occupational injuries, illnesses and accidentsReport hazardous, unsafe and unhealthy conditionsPRIMARY LOCATIONBattle Creek Seating Component