Controls Engineer (Day Shift)

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

Job Description

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

The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:

• 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.

Requirements

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)

About

Aisin offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of Aisin is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, Aisin is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at [e-mail] or call us at (734)-453-5551. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying.

Diversity Statement

AISIN is committed to workforce diversity, creating equity and advancing a culture of inclusion in which every team member is treated fairly and with respect. Our inclusive work environment brings together a variety of backgrounds, skills, education and perspectives. Attracting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce requires that everyone have an equal opportunity to participate, contribute, and advance.

Position Type

Full-time