Industrial Controls Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & HMI Expert

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in Chattanooga seeks an experienced maintenance automation engineer to troubleshoot and improve automated production. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, sensors, and vision systems to minimize downtime and improve process stability.

The role requires hands-on diagnosis of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, PanelView/FactoryTalk View, FANUC robots, and Keyence vision, plus safe electrical troubleshooting and documentation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 3–5 years hands-on troubleshooting in electronics/automation.
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites and work at client plants.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot automated equipment and production interruptions across PLCs, HMIs, robots, and sensors.
  • Connect to Allen-Bradley PLCs and diagnose faults; perform controlled program changes.
  • Support PanelView/HMI alarms, displays, and tag mapping.
  • Diagnose FANUC robot cells and adjust positions; review I/O and interlocks.
  • Configure Keyence sensors and vision systems; set inspection criteria.
  • Maintain safety, electrical circuits, and document changes.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting
HMI systems
Allen-Bradley Studio 5000
FANUC robot programming
Keyence sensors
Industrial automation
Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering / Engineering Technology
3-5 years experience in electronics/automation
Automotive industry experience
Willingness to travel

Tools

Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000
PanelView
FactoryTalk View
FANUC robots
Keyence vision systems

Job description

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in Chattanooga seeks an experienced maintenance automation engineer to troubleshoot and improve automated production. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, sensors, and vision systems to minimize downtime and improve process stability.

The role requires hands-on diagnosis of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, PanelView/FactoryTalk View, FANUC robots, and Keyence vision, plus safe electrical troubleshooting and documentation.

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