Controls Engineer

Webasto Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and yourFamily

Generous vacation days

Paid wellness time and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Webasto Group in Lexington, KY, a leading automotive supplier, seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to develop PLC programs for automated manufacturing equipment, integrate sensors and machine vision, and drive improvements in equipment performance and uptime.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics and 3+ years in manufacturing controls, with hands-on PLC experience (Allen-Bradley and Siemens).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation or related field.
• 3+ years of controls engineering in manufacturing, preferably automotive.
• Strong PLC programming using ladder logic and structured text.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in robotics, machine vision, and motion control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify PLC programs for automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, and quality systems.
• Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion controls, and safety systems to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Integrate sensors, machine vision, motion systems, and industrial networks into production equipment.
• Create and maintain controls documentation, electrical schematics, and automation standards.
• Support equipment launches, capital projects, supplier activities, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation engineering

Robotics

Troubleshooting

Machine vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Related field in Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens PLC

Industrial networking

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Make individual mobility more enjoyable and sustainable by advancing technology and people – As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, Webasto actively shapes the transformation of the industry through expertise and forward-thinking solutions. Our goal is to make mobility a full sensory experience, working toward more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in any season, and driving with a clear conscience – for a safe and sustainable future. We bring joy to mobility – are you in?

You can look forward to these exciting tasks

• Develop and modify PLC programs for automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, and quality systems
• Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion controls, and safety systems to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime
• Integrate sensors, machine vision, motion systems, and industrial networks into production equipment
• Create and maintain controls documentation, electrical schematics, and automation standards
• Support equipment launches, capital projects, supplier activities, training, and continuous improvement initiatives

This is what you bring to us

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field
• 3+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
• Strong PLC programming experience using ladder logic and structured text, including development of new control systems
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms, industrial networking, and automation systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with robotics, machine vision, motion control, and related automation technologies

What we offer you

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Paid wellness time and 14 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Location: Lexington, 40511 2200 Innovation Dr, KY

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