Lead Controls Engineer – Automotive Automation

HiFyve; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HiFyve is seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer for an advanced automotive manufacturing facility in Columbus, NE. You will lead PLC programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and automation improvements in a highly automated plant, partnering with Maintenance and Operations.

The role demands experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and robotic systems; you’ll own controls support, implement updates, and drive performance enhancements across 300,000 sq ft of production space.

Qualifications

• Experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Strong PLC programming, diagnostics, and controls troubleshooting.
• Experience modifying HMIs and implementing controls updates.
• Electrical troubleshooting and controls diagnostics experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and ladder logic.
• Experience supporting new equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Experience commissioning robotic cells and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to serve as the highest level of controls support for maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation improvements and project implementations.
• Provide advanced controls troubleshooting and programming support.
• Support new equipment installations and commissioning activities.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PLC programming

Diagnostics

HMIs

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Robotics experience

Equipment validation

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Fanuc robotics

Automation equipment

Job description

HiFyve is seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineer for an advanced automotive manufacturing facility in Columbus, NE. You will lead PLC programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and automation improvements in a highly automated plant, partnering with Maintenance and Operations.

The role demands experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and robotic systems; you’ll own controls support, implement updates, and drive performance enhancements across 300,000 sq ft of production space.