Controls Engineer – CNC, Robotics & Automation

Aisin North Carolina Corporation; Cibolo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AISIN is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to maintain and improve the controls systems across our machining and assembly facility in the United States. You will program PLC/HMI, troubleshoot robotics and vision systems, and support automation projects.

This role requires hands-on experience with Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Keyence, or Siemens PLCs, reading ladders and diagrams, and strong collaboration with maintenance and production teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PLC troubleshooting and programming experience
• Experience with Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Keyence, Yamaha, or Siemens PLCs
• Ability to read ladder diagrams and electrical schematics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication across departments

Responsibilities

• Provide controls engineering support for CNC machining centers, assembly equipment, robotics, vision systems, automated production equipment, and facility automation.
• Program, modify, test, commission, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, NC, PMC, and robotic control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, automation, communication, and equipment performance issues to minimize downtime.
• Develop and implement control system upgrades, retrofits, and automation improvements to increase efficiency, reliability, and throughput.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Assist with the installation, startup, commissioning, and launch of new equipment and automation projects.
• Provide technical training and support for maintenance and production personnel.
• Maintain and update electrical schematics, software backups, network diagrams, and change management documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, company policies, purchasing procedures, and applicable electrical codes.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability, productivity, and cost reduction.

Skills

PLC programming

Mitsubishi PLC

Fanuc PLC

HMI programming

IP networking

Ladder diagrams

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

CCST or CAP certification

PLC programming certification (preferred)

Tools

Mitsubishi

Fanuc

Keyence

Siemens

Electrical schematics / CAD

Job description

AISIN is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to maintain and improve the controls systems across our machining and assembly facility in the United States. You will program PLC/HMI, troubleshoot robotics and vision systems, and support automation projects.

This role requires hands-on experience with Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Keyence, or Siemens PLCs, reading ladders and diagrams, and strong collaboration with maintenance and production teams.