CONTROLS ENGINEER

KERN-LIEBERS USA; Holland (OH); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KERN-LIEBERS USA is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to support industrial manufacturing equipment. You will diagnose PLC/electrical issues, design and implement automation solutions, and collaborate with maintenance and production teams to improve reliability and performance.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of troubleshooting experience, and strong Siemens S7 PLC skills; travel to international locations may be required.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
• 5+ years troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Strong PLC programming and diagnostics knowledge (Siemens S7).
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and drawings.
• Experience with sensors, relays, drives, motors, HMIs, safety systems.
• Solid troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic Computer proficiency (MS Office, Outlook, Teams).

Responsabilidades

• Provide advanced electrical and controls engineering support for industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, PLC, and automation issues and identify root causes.
• Support maintenance and production teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Design, program, implement, and support electrical/automation solutions for manufacturing equipment.
• Identify and execute process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Support problem-solving, quality improvements, and corrective actions related to equipment.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance and production personnel and support cross-functional projects.
• Support international locations and travel as required.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

Diagnostics

Electrical schematics

Wiring diagrams

Industrial automation

Sensors

Relays

Drives

Motors

HMIs

Safety systems

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Siemens S7

Descripción del empleo

KERN-LIEBERS is a globally recognized, family-owned company headquartered in southeastern Germany. As a leader in advanced technology for strips, wires, and assemblies, we specialize in delivering high-precision products of exceptional quality. With a presence in over 35 locations worldwide, our teams drive innovation and excellence across multiple industries.

Why Join Us

At KERN-LIEBERS, you’ll be part of a company where tradition meets innovation. We offer the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to meaningful, high-impact solutions, and grow within a truly international environment. We foster a culture of collaboration, long-term career development, and accountability—where your ideas are valued, and your contributions make a difference.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable technical field.
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and diagnostics, preferably Siemens S7.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience with industrial automation components including sensors, relays, drives, motors, HMIs, and safety systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic Computer proficiency (MS Office, Outlook, Teams, Co-Pilot).

Kern-Liebers does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need KL immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of KL as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

Your Responsibilities

• Provide advanced electrical and controls engineering support for industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, PLC, and automation-related issues and identify root causes.
• Support maintenance and production teams to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize performance.
• Design, program, implement, and support electrical and automation solutions for manufacturing equipment.
• Identify and execute process improvements, cost‑saving initiatives, and production optimization projects.
• Support problem‑solving activities, quality improvements, and corrective actions related to equipment and production processes.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance and production personnel and support cross‑functional projects.
• Support international locations and travel as required.