Controls Engineer: PLC & ABB Robotics for Automotive

MissionHires; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is recruiting a Controls / Automation Engineer for a Tier 1 automotive manufacturer in Elizabethtown, KY. This role involves supporting, programming, and improving plant automation using technologies like Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and ABB robots.

The ideal candidate should have an associate degree in a related field and substantial experience in programming and troubleshooting automation systems. The position offers a salary range of $90,000–$110,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years programming and troubleshooting robotics or control systems.
• At least 3 years working with industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on experience programming PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, startup, debugging, and programming of automated production equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC systems, primarily Allen-Bradley / Rockwell.
• Support and troubleshoot robotic systems, including ABB robots.

Skills

Programming PLC systems

Troubleshooting robotics

Diagnostic skills

Collaboration with teams

Education

Associate degree in Electronics, Automation, or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs

ABB robots

Job description

MissionHires is recruiting a Controls / Automation Engineer for a Tier 1 automotive manufacturer in Elizabethtown, KY. This role involves supporting, programming, and improving plant automation using technologies like Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and ABB robots.

The ideal candidate should have an associate degree in a related field and substantial experience in programming and troubleshooting automation systems. The position offers a salary range of $90,000–$110,000 depending on experience.