Controls Engineer - Automotive Automation & Robotics

Jobot; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Career growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controls Engineer to support highly automated production operations at a global manufacturing leader in Kentucky. You will design, program, troubleshoot, and improve PLC-based control systems, work with Siemens and Allen‑Bradley PLCs, HMIs and robotics, and partner with Maintenance to maximize equipment reliability.

Relocation assistance is available for candidates; a competitive base salary plus strong benefits and opportunities for growth within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC programming experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley (Rockwell).
• Experience programming HMIs and configuring industrial networking.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC, HMI, DCS, and electrical control systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support PLC-based automation systems.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, and industrial robots.
• Design electrical control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines.
• Configure and maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, communication networks, and automation hardware.
• Develop control system architecture, documentation, and engineering standards.
• Partner with Maintenance and Manufacturing teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Support capital equipment projects from concept through implementation.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Assist with industrial automation integration and controls procurement.
• Ensure compliance with engineering change management processes and safety standards.

Skills

PLC programming

Siemens

Rockwell / Allen-Bradley

HMI programming

Industrial networking

Electrical troubleshooting

P&IDs & diagrams

AutoCAD Electrical

VFDs

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Controls Engineer to support highly automated production operations at a global manufacturing leader in Kentucky. You will design, program, troubleshoot, and improve PLC-based control systems, work with Siemens and Allen‑Bradley PLCs, HMIs and robotics, and partner with Maintenance to maximize equipment reliability.

Relocation assistance is available for candidates; a competitive base salary plus strong benefits and opportunities for growth within a global organization.