Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation (Manufacturing)

Adient US LLC; Eastaboga (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater Interiors III in Alabama seeks a Controls Engineer to troubleshoot and maintain automated equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and servo drives, to support production and safety goals.

The role requires a degree in Engineering/Electrical field and at least 3 years of controls experience in manufacturing; Allen Bradley PLCs and Fanuc robotics are highly valued.

Two shifts are available (1st and 2nd, 5pm–2am); site-based on 2nd shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Electrical field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of controls engineering experience in manufacturing; automotive JIT experience preferred.
• Allen Bradley PLCs experience is a must.
• Fanuc robotics and automation experience preferred.
• AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency with electrical control voltage and wiring methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and data handling in ControlLogix processors.
• Maintain PLC documentation and archive programs and drawings.
• Repair and improve automated equipment including I/O, sensors, relays, and servo drives.
• Support I/O devices including HMIs, remote I/O, scanners, and pneumatic circuits.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs.
• Back up machine control and robotic programs on schedule.
• Diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical system issues interfacing with electrical systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement as part of a cross-functional plant team.
• Review equipment control drawings and contribute to purchase specs.
• Identify process impacts for engineering changes.
• Participate in 8D or root-cause problem-solving.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

Fanuc Robotics & Automation

AutoCAD

Electrical Control Voltage & Wiring

PLC Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering/Electrical degree

Job description

Bridgewater Interiors III in Alabama seeks a Controls Engineer to troubleshoot and maintain automated equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and servo drives, to support production and safety goals.

The role requires a degree in Engineering/Electrical field and at least 3 years of controls experience in manufacturing; Allen Bradley PLCs and Fanuc robotics are highly valued.

Two shifts are available (1st and 2nd, 5pm–2am); site-based on 2nd shifts as needed.