Controls Engineer (Day Shift)

AISIN World Corp. of America; Cibolo (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AISIN Texas in Cibolo, TX is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to maintain and improve controls systems for machining and assembly lines. The role focuses on PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting, and upgrading automation across the facility.

You will work with CNC centers, robotics, vision systems, and automated equipment, collaborating with maintenance and production teams to drive reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years troubleshooting and/or modifying PLC programs (Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Keyence, Yamaha, Siemens)
• Experience with PLC, HMI, NC, PMC, and robotics control systems
• Ability to read ladder diagrams and schematics (electrical/hydraulic/mechanical/pneumatic)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication across departments

Responsibilities

• Provide controls engineering support for CNC machining centers, robotics, vision systems, and automated production equipment
• Program, modify, test, commission, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, NC, PMC, and robotics control systems
• Diagnose electrical, controls, and automation issues to minimize downtime
• Develop and implement control system upgrades and automation improvements
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, production, and quality teams
• Assist with installation, startup, commissioning of new equipment and projects
• Provide technical training and support for maintenance and production personnel
• Maintain electrical schematics, software backups, and change management docs
• Ensure compliance with safety, policies, and electrical codes
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, reliability, productivity, and cost reduction

Skills

PLC programming

Mitsubishi

Fanuc

Keyence

Yamaha

Siemens

HMI

data management

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate’s or higher in industrial/manufacturing engineering

ISA CCST or CAP (preferred)

Mitsubishi/Fanuc/Keyence PLC certification (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

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Job Title: Controls Engineer

Company: AISIN Texas

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Cibolo, TX

Position Summary

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible to maintain, update, troubleshoot and improve the controls system for industrial machining equipment, and integrated robotic assemblies across a machining and assembly facility.

Position 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.

Required Skills And Abilities

• 2 years or more with troubleshooting and / or modifying programs on various types of PLCs: Mitsubishi (Preferred), Fanuc (Preferred), Keyence (Preferred), Yamaha (Preferred), Siemens, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and data management.
• 2 years or more working with logic programming, VFD and servo motor amplifier/NC and IP Networking skills and background.
• Ability to read ladder diagrams and schematics (Electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to collaborate across multiple departments.

Beneficial Skills And Experience

• Experience supporting machining and assembly lines in high volume/ fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of IATF16949 and its requirements
• Strong risk mitigation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate safety, quality, cost, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and results driven.

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Degree / GED
• Associate’s degree or higher in industrial or manufacturing engineering (preferred)
• ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) or Certified Automation Professional (CAP) (preferred)
• Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Keyence or equivalent PLC programming certification (preferred)