Controls Engineer

Adient; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading automotive seating manufacturer is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, maintain, and optimize control systems for production. You will troubleshoot automated equipment issues and implement improvements in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 2-3 years of relevant manufacturing experience. This full-time role requires working Monday to Friday from 4:30 PM to 2:30 AM and offers benefits including medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work the 2nd shift schedule: Monday – Friday, 4:30 PM – 2:30 AM.
• Prior exposure to automotive manufacturing and JIT systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation and equipment issues.
• Maintain and update PLC programs and documentation.
• Design and implement plant-floor data collection systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Robotics

Vision systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

We are looking a Controls Engineer to design, maintain, and optimize automation and control systems that power our automotive seating production. In this role, you’ll be a key driver of operational efficiency, reliability, and innovation; ensuring that our production equipment runs smoothly and supporting continuous improvement in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation and equipment issues, including PLC ladder logic and Control Logix processors.
• Maintain and update PLC programs, documentation, and machine control drawings.
• Support and repair devices connected to PLCs (HMIs, sensors, relays, servo drives, pneumatics, etc.).
• Ensure equipment uptime through preventive maintenance and data‑driven reliability strategies.
• Perform regular backups of control and robotic programs.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical control systems.
• Design and implement plant‑floor data collection and error‑proofing systems.
• Participate in root‑cause analysis (8D) and support continuous improvement projects.
• Provide technical input on new equipment design and purchase decisions.
• Complete required training and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field; equivalent hands‑on experience will also be considered.
• 2‑3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong focus on PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Allen‑Bradley PLCs (required); experience with other PLC platforms is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with robotics, vision systems, and DC torque tools is highly desirable.
• Prior exposure to automotive manufacturing and Just‑In‑Time (JIT) systems is highly preferred.
• Ability to work the 2nd shift schedule: Monday – Friday, 4:30 PM – 2:30 AM.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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