Controls Engineer

MAHLE GmbH; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE Filter Systems (US) MF in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Controls Engineer to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing process issues. You will improve plant performance metrics and support PLC/HMI systems, automation reliability, and data management across cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities include developing PLC programs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens), integrating robotics, and guiding system integration projects while maintaining safety standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience programming Allen‑Bradley Rockwell Automation software including Studio 5000; experience with Siemens S7.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support equipment troubleshooting with process engineering and maintenance.
• Define and develop PLC programs for the plant to improve safety, quality, and productivity metrics.
• Start‑up and post‑start‑up support for internal and external customer projects.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial networks

Automation reliability

Manufacturing data management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Just-In-Time

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics engineering

Tools

Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens S7

RSLogix 5000/ControlLogix

SLC 500/RSLogix 500

Ladder Diagram / FBD / Structured Text

HMI PanelView

WinCC / Weintek / PanelView

KUKA / FANUC / Kawasaki

Keyence / Cognex

LabVIEW

Job description

MAHLE has been a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry for over 100 years. We pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, environmentally friendly, convenient and economical by working on intelligent combustion engines and technologies for fuel cells and e‑mobility.

Your Contribution

As a Controls Engineer reporting to the Head of Supervisors, you will provide advanced controls engineering expertise to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing process issues. You will support production operations by improving plant performance metrics such as equipment downtime, customer PPM, defect rates, and overall process reliability.

You will support all aspects of Controls Engineering, including PLC/HMI systems, automation reliability, industrial networks, traceability systems, and manufacturing data management. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, support root cause analysis, and ensure stable, efficient, and repeatable automated processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support equipment troubleshooting events in collaboration with process engineering and maintenance.
• Participate in project teams to define and develop PLC programs for the plant, aiming to improve key safety, quality, and productivity metrics.
• Perform automation start‑up and post‑start‑up support for internal and external customer projects, software and hardware.
• Provide feedback on internal and external customer projects for continuous improvement.
• Support the first‑time‑through quality initiative while customizing PLC programs.
• Document and maintain records of projects and PLC revisions.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron) and HMIs (PanelView, WinCC, Weintek).
• Develop and integrate control systems for automation equipment, robotics (KUKA, FANUC, Kawasaki), and vision systems (Keyence, Cognex).
• Lead system integration projects including testing, debugging, commissioning, and documentation.
• Supervise installation and adjustment of control systems to meet specifications and compliance standards.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring timely delivery and cost control.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (maintenance, production, engineering, vendors) for automation upgrades and new line launches.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and industry safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Just‑In‑Sequence concepts.
• Upgrade and maintain production computer systems: Device Wise, SQL, ACC, LabVIEW.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics engineering, with experience in automated process environments.
• At least 3 years of experience programming Allen Bradley Rockwell Automation software including Studio 5000; also experience with Siemens S7.
• Experience with Control Logix/RSLogix 5000, SLC 500/RSLogix 500, and programming using Ladder Diagram, Functional Block Diagram, Structured Text, and HMI Panel View.

Diversity Matters

We welcome applications from all social, religious, ethno‑cultural backgrounds, disabilities, gender identities, and neurodivergent people. Our inclusive culture supports diverse talents.

Facts about the job

• Entry level: Experienced hires
• Part‑/Full‑time: Full Time
• Functional area: Production
• Department: BU2 Thermal and Fluid Systems
• Location: Murfreesboro, TN, US, 37127
• Company: MAHLE Filter Systems (US) MF

Your future at MAHLE

As a team player who thinks ahead, you can deploy your skills within a global organization and contribute to designing the mobility of the future. Working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, you will help develop efficient, environmentally‑friendly solutions, optimize existing products, and turn innovative ideas into reality.

Important

MAHLE does not currently offer sponsorship for employment‑based visas for this position. For opportunities in other countries, visit www.jobs.mahle.com.