Controls Engineer: PLC/HMI & Automation Specialist

MAHLE GmbH; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE Filter Systems (US) MF in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Controls Engineer to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing process issues. You will improve plant performance metrics and support PLC/HMI systems, automation reliability, and data management across cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities include developing PLC programs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens), integrating robotics, and guiding system integration projects while maintaining safety standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience programming Allen‑Bradley Rockwell Automation software including Studio 5000; experience with Siemens S7.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support equipment troubleshooting with process engineering and maintenance.
• Define and develop PLC programs for the plant to improve safety, quality, and productivity metrics.
• Start‑up and post‑start‑up support for internal and external customer projects.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial networks

Automation reliability

Manufacturing data management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Just-In-Time

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics engineering

Tools

Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens S7

RSLogix 5000/ControlLogix

SLC 500/RSLogix 500

Ladder Diagram / FBD / Structured Text

HMI PanelView

WinCC / Weintek / PanelView

KUKA / FANUC / Kawasaki

Keyence / Cognex

LabVIEW

Job description

MAHLE Filter Systems (US) MF in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Controls Engineer to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing process issues. You will improve plant performance metrics and support PLC/HMI systems, automation reliability, and data management across cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities include developing PLC programs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens), integrating robotics, and guiding system integration projects while maintaining safety standards and documentation.