Controls Engineer - On-Site, 1st Shift (Automotive)

Adient

Normal (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 115,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Adient is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support high-volume automotive manufacturing automation. You will troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, robotics, and plant-floor systems while driving safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.

The role partners with maintenance and operations to improve equipment performance, implement automation enhancements, and develop preventive maintenance programs. On-site, 1st shift, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 2 years of Controls Engineering experience in manufacturing.
Experience with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000, ControlLogix PLCs and PanelView HMI systems.
Experience with FactoryTalk Optix development software and Fanuc robotics.
Knowledge of industrial networking concepts and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Support maintenance teams with troubleshooting and corrective actions for automated equipment.
Diagnose and modify PLC ladder logic in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix systems.
Maintain PLC documentation, machine control drawings, and archives.
Troubleshoot and improve automated manufacturing equipment and control systems.
Support HMIs, sensors, remote I/O, relays, solenoids, and servo drives.
Improve equipment uptime and plant reliability; back up machine control programs.
Develop preventive maintenance programs for automation equipment.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for productivity, quality, and safety.