Senior Controls & Automation Engineer

Adient plc; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc seeks a Controls & Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain PLC-controlled automation for automotive seating and related systems. You will troubleshoot controls, collaborate with maintenance teams, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced production environment.

Applicants should have hands-on PLC experience, industrial automation knowledge, and a track record of reducing downtime through automation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation engineering or related field.
• 4–5 years in controls/automation in manufacturing.
• Experience with automotive/high-volume production advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize PLC-controlled automation systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC hardware/software and networked devices.
• Support equipment validation, commissioning, and startup.
• Assist with enhancements to improve equipment reliability and quality.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Process improvement

Equipment integration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering / Automation

Associate in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Studio 5000

ControlLogix

FactoryTalk View

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Adient plc seeks a Controls & Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain PLC-controlled automation for automotive seating and related systems. You will troubleshoot controls, collaborate with maintenance teams, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced production environment.

Applicants should have hands-on PLC experience, industrial automation knowledge, and a track record of reducing downtime through automation projects.