Controls Engineer

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

Job summary

Webasto Americas is seeking a controls engineer in Lexington, KY, to develop and modify PLC programs for automated manufacturing equipment and to troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and motion controls. The role involves integrating sensors, machine vision, and industrial networks into production equipment while creating documentation and standards.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in electrical/controls/automation fields, 3+ years in manufacturing controls

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Ladder logic

Structured text

Troubleshooting

Robotics

Machine vision

Motion control

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens PLC

Industrial networking

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

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 area: Production & Operations

Entry Level: Professionals (3+ years)

Job Location: Lexington, 40511 2200 Innovation Dr, KY

Production & Operations focuses on designing, managing, and improving production processes and business operations, as well as manufacturing technologies and supply chains. The role involves working with modern systems such as SAP and dashboards, some of which are self-programmed. This is a cross-functional and international environment that offers performance-driven, diverse challenges and exciting projects.