Controls Automation Engineer

u003cdivu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eControls u0026Automation Engineeru003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eControlsu0026 Engineeringu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Maintain the integrity reliability and performance of machine and equipment control systems across the campus.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Design program troubleshoot and optimize PLC-based control systems.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Develop maintain and modify:u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• PLC programs (Rockwell SLC 500 Logix 5000 Siemens Step 7)u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Ladder logic and function block programmingu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Develop maintain and troubleshoot SCADA systems interfacing with PLCs and MS SQL databases including Ignition platforms.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Review diagnose and troubleshoot existing control programs in response to production maintenance or customer-related issues.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAutomation Engineeringu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Plan design and coordinate automation solutions for new and existing manufacturing equipment.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Lead full automation system integration including: Robotics Vision systems Servo motion control Automated material handling systems.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Develop and implement standardized automation architectures to improve scalability reliability and long-term maintainability.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Support digital manufacturing initiatives including data collection strategies and system connectivity to enterprise platforms such as MES systems SQL databases and reporting tools.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eElectrical u0026System Designu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Develop equipment specifications with emphasis on electrical and controls systems.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Create and review electrical schematics panel layouts and control cabinet designs for new and modified equipment.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Support PC systems servers industrial networking and communications infrastructure including serial/parallel networks Ethernet/IP ProfiNet and related protocols.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eOperational Support u0026Continuous Improvementu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Collaborate closely with production and maintenance teams to support daily operations and drive long-term performance improvements.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Identify and implement automation and controls enhancements to improve safety quality uptime and overall operational efficiency.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Mentor and train maintenance and engineering personnel on controls and automation systems.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Complete all training as mandated by Adient and its customers.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQualificationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical Controls Automation Mechatronics or related field) .u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Non-degree candidates may be considered with 7 years of relevant manufacturing controls and automation experience.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience preferably within automotive or other high-volume manufacturing environments.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTechnical Expertise:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• PLC programming (Rockwell Siemens)u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• SCADA development and maintenance (Ignition preferred)u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• MS SQL and data-driven automationu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Industrial networking and communicationsu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Robotics and automated systems integrationu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Electrical design and documentationu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Python programming languageu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCore Competencies:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Strong troubleshooting analytical and root-cause problem-solving skillsu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical conceptsu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Effective time management and a customer-focused mindsetu003c/pu003eu003cpu003e• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team-based participative environmentu003c/pu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Holland, MI ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'notspecified ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'NC104-2753421

Created: 2026-03-23