Controls Engineer

Camaco; Columbus (NE); On-site; MXN 1,508,000 - 1,951,000; Full time

Job summary

Camaco in Columbus, Nebraska, seeks an experienced Controls Engineer for automotive manufacturing. You will troubleshoot, program, and improve automated equipment, focusing on PLCs, robotics, motion control, sensors, and safety systems.

The candidate must relocate to Columbus and possess advanced English. The role requires hands-on PLC programming across Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Mitsubishi, and Siemens, plus FANUC and Yaskawa welding robots, servo motors, VFDs, machine vision, and safety systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Mechatronics Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of controls/automation experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Siemens).
• Troubleshoot FANUC and Yaskawa welding robots.
• Troubleshoot servo motors, servo drives, VFDs, and motor control systems.
• Support machine vision systems and PLC/vision communication.
• Read/modify electrical schematics, PLC programs, and control systems.
• Support automated welding, assembly, conveyors, and other equipment.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement improvements to uptime, quality, and OEE.

Skills

Advanced English

PLC programming

Robotics

Motion control

Industrial sensors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Mitsubishi PLC

Siemens PLC

FANUC robotics

Yaskawa robotics

Job description

This position is based in Columbus, Nebraska.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Advanced English proficiency
• Willingness and availability to relocate to Columbus, Nebraska

Controls Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing

Job Summary

Responsible for troubleshooting, programming, and improving automated manufacturing equipment in an automotive production environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics, motion control, sensors, and industrial automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot PLC systems, including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Mitsubishi, and Siemens.
• Troubleshoot and support FANUC and Yaskawa welding robots.
• Troubleshoot servo motors, servo drives, VFDs, and motor control systems.
• Support machine vision systems and PLC/vision communication.
• Troubleshoot photoeyes, inductive sensors, proximity sensors, encoders, and other industrial sensors.
• Troubleshoot and maintain machine safety systems, including safety PLCs, light curtains, interlocks, and E-stops.
• Read and modify electrical schematics, PLC programs, and control systems.
• Support automated welding, assembly, conveyors, and other automotive manufacturing equipment.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement controls improvements to increase equipment uptime, quality, and OEE.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning, and production launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of controls/automation experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.
• Experience with industrial robots, servo systems, VFDs, sensors, machine vision, and safety systems.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.