Specialist - Engine Engineering (Controls Engineering)

Hyundai Motor Company; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Company in Montgomery, AL is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to monitor and improve engine plant automation, with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness. Responsibilities include project planning, execution, and collaboration with Engine support groups.

You will apply PLC programming, electrical and control systems expertise, mentor teams, review equipment designs, and lead start-up and retrofits for high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Technical Discipline (or equivalent).
• 0–10 years job related experience preferred; 5 years in manufacturing with reliability and controls.
• 5 years’ experience supervising engineers and maintenance in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience and certifications in Fanuc CNC, Siemens CNC, PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi).
• Strong background in controls engineering, PLC programming, electrical and bus/communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead activities aligned with Engine Engineering department goals.
• Demonstrate strong background in Factory Automation and Engine Plant Equipment controls.
• Lead, train, mentor, and support Production and Maintenance groups.
• Review equipment designs and implement improvements for reliability and efficiency.
• Develop reports tracking KPI and support controls-related troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

Skills

PLC programming

Control systems

Electrical systems

Bus systems

CNC controls

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical Discipline

Tools

Auto CAD

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

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Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location: Montgomery, AL, US

Position Summary:

Responsible for constant monitoring of machine system function. Focus on safety, quality, productivity, utilization, and overall equipment effectiveness. Provide project planning, support, and follow up. Develop and implement controls improvements. Interact and collaborate with all Engine support groups. Provide team support and technical expertise for controls trouble shooting.

Essential Functions:

• Initiate and lead activities and projects aligned with the Engine Engineering department’s business goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate a strong background in general Factory Automation and Engine Plant Equipment specific controls.
• Strong background in PLC programming, control systems, electrical systems, bus systems, communication systems. Knowledge of CNC controls is an asset.
• Lead, train, mentor, encourage, and support Production and Maintenance group. Streamline, improve, and increase efficiency of Controls Engineering section.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with Team Members and Management.
• Review equipment designs for improvement, incorporate new methods, processes, and products to ensure reliable manufacturing equipment.
• New/Retool Equipment projects, participate as controls representative for verifying reliability & compliance in various aspects (e.g. Safety, Quality).
• Initiate and complete reports tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and other administrative or reporting tasks as required.
• Provide technical direction/support on controls related equipment breakdowns, determine root causes and recommend countermeasures.
• Organize and maintain Engine Plant Equipment back-ups (PLC, CNC, Various F/A SW files) and drawings.
• Purchase spare parts, maintain inventory, and control costs within established budgets as needed.
• Develop and procure controls training opportunities for Engine Sub-Division’s support groups and members.
• Familiar with Maintenance Management type software (ERP, CMMS, etc.).
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Technical Discipline or equivalent preferred

Related Experience:

• 0 – 10 years job related experience preferred
• 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment serving in a reliability and controls related technical role.
• 5 years’ experience supervising engineers and maintenance in a highvolume manufacturing environment.

Training / Certification:

Experience and Technical Certificates preferred: Fanuc CNC Siemens CNC & PLC Fanuc Robot Mitsubishi PLC Allen Bradley PLC

Skills / Knowledge:

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• Auto CAD

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.