Senior Automation Controls Engineer

GE Appliances; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on leading automation projects across manufacturing facilities, from concept through production launch, with emphasis on safe, scalable control solutions.

You will collaborate with design, lean, quality, EHS, procurement, and operations to deliver innovative automation, review designs for standards compliance, and support ongoing improvements on multiple packaging, conveyance, and fabrication

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years hands‑on controls engineering with automated manufacturing.
• Experience with Rockwell/Studio 5000 hardware & software; knowledge of machine safety (ISO 13849).

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of automation equipment from concept to production launch.
• Review supplier hardware/software designs for compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure safe, scalable control solutions.
• Support factory teams with troubleshooting and continuous improvement of systems.

Skills

Rockwell Automation

ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Automation problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

Emerson

Siemens

AutoCAD

Ladder logic / Structured text

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on leading automation projects across manufacturing facilities, from concept through production launch, with emphasis on safe, scalable control solutions.

You will collaborate with design, lean, quality, EHS, procurement, and operations to deliver innovative automation, review designs for standards compliance, and support ongoing improvements on multiple packaging, conveyance, and fabrication