Controls Engineer

adient; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient seeks a Controls Engineer to develop, maintain and improve automation control systems in the production of automotive seating at Foamech. You will troubleshoot PLCs, maintain documentation, and support automation across HMI, sensors, and servo drives to maximize uptime.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing controls, experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, and working knowledge of AutoCAD; electrical wiring methods are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Electrical field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of controls engineering manufacturing experience; automotive JIT experience preferred.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs is required; strong PLC troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Proficient in electrical control voltage and wiring methods.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and data handling in Control Logix processors.
• Maintain PLC documentation and archive programs and drawings.
• Maintain and improve automated equipment and I/O devices.
• Support I/O devices (HMI, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives).
• Improve equipment uptime and plant reliability.
• Back up electronic machine control and robotic programs; develop Preventive Maintenance programs.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical theory

Controls system knowledge

Education

Engineering/Electrical degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

AutoCAD

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people — a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you’ll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.

Summary

Develop, 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.

Job Duties:

• The Controls Engineer will Support the maintenance department by assisting in thetroubleshootingof equipment issues, which includes troubleshootingPLC ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors.
• Maintain PLCdocumentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLCprograms 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 troubleshootingpneumatic 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
• 3-5 years related Controls Engineering manufacturing experience; automotive JIT experience preferred
• Allen Bradley PLC's experience is a must. Strong PLC Trouble-Shooting with some Programmable skills
• Working Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Proficient with Electrical Control Voltage & Wiring Methods

PRIMARY LOCATION

Foamech