Controls Engineer - Automotive PLCs, Robotics & Vision

Webasto Americas

Lexington (KY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

20 hours ago

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Job summary

Webasto Americas in Lexington, KY is seeking a qualified Controls Engineer to join our Production & Operations team. You will develop and modify PLC programs for automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, and quality systems, and troubleshoot to reduce downtime.

Ideal candidates bring a BS in Electrical/Controls/Automation or related field and 3+ years of manufacturing controls experience, with hands-on expertise in Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC platforms, robotics, and machine vision.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
3+ years of controls engineering experience in manufacturing, preferably automotive.
Strong PLC programming experience using ladder logic and structured text.
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.