Second Shift Controls Engineer: PLC & Automation

adient; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient Foamech in Kentucky seeks a maintenance technician to troubleshoot equipment, including PLC ladder logic and data handling in Control Logix processors.

You will maintain PLC documentation, archive programs and drawings, and support I/O devices like HMIs, sensors, relays, and servo drives to ensure safe, reliable operation. The role includes backups, preventive maintenance, and contributions to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment issues including PLC ladder logic and data handling in Control Logix processors
• Maintain PLC documentation and archive PLC programs and machine controls drawings in electronic/paper formats
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve automated equipment and all related components to meet production and safety goals
• Support I/O devices connected to PLCs including HMIs, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives; assist maintenance in pneumatic troubleshooting
• Improve equipment uptime and plant reliability maintenance
• Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs and develop PM programs
• Diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical system issues interfacing with electrical systems
• Apply electronics and instrumentation knowledge to diagnose malfunctions and restore operation
• Implement and maintain data collection from plant floor processing equipment
• Engineer and implement error-proofing systems throughout production
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary Plant Team for continuous improvement strategies
• Identify and plan process impacts from engineering and launch changes
• Participate in 8D or root-cause problem solving to address abnormalities
• Contribute to equipment purchase specifications and review drawings prior to build
• Complete required training for Adient and its customers
• Other duties as needed for department operation

Job description

Adient Foamech in Kentucky seeks a maintenance technician to troubleshoot equipment, including PLC ladder logic and data handling in Control Logix processors.

You will maintain PLC documentation, archive programs and drawings, and support I/O devices like HMIs, sensors, relays, and servo drives to ensure safe, reliable operation. The role includes backups, preventive maintenance, and contributions to continuous improvement.