JOB DESCRIPTION
Automation Engineer
What can you expect?
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000+ employees in 30 countries, Adient operates more than 200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual foam, trim and metal components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, visit www.adient.com.
Main purpose of the Automation Engineer is to design, implement, and maintain automated systems and processes that enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and ensure consistent product quality in alignment with company standards and continuous improvement goals.
What will your responsibilities be?
- Develop and implement automation solutions for production lines, including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and sensors.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to integrate automation into existing processes.
- Monitor the performance of automated systems and perform root cause analysis for any failures or inefficiencies.
- Provide technical support for troubleshooting and resolving automation-related issues.
- Analyze production data to identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
- Support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives by automating repetitive or error-prone tasks.
- Lead or support automation projects from concept through commissioning.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet performance specifications.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including wiring diagrams, control logic, and user manuals.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and industry regulations.
- Train maintenance and production staff on the operation and basic troubleshooting of automated systems.
- Provide ongoing support and updates to ensure long-term system reliability.
Which qualifications are we looking for in potential employees?
- Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Systems Engineering or a related technical field
- 2–5 years of experience in automation engineering, preferably in the automotive or textile sector
- Hands-on experience with commissioning and maintaining automated systems
- Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems
- Knowledge of industrial robotics (e.g., ABB, KUKA, FANUC)
- Familiarity with sensors, actuators, and industrial communication protocols
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Project management and time management skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
Which benefits do we offer?
- 13th month
- CIMR : 6%
- Medical insurance reimbursement at 90%
Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a true global company, our leaders and employees come from various cultures across the world. Our diversity is a source of inspiration enabling us to achieve our goals and build an inclusive company culture.
We are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dagmar Sováková on +421 910 828 746.
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What We Do
Adient is a global leader in automotive seating. With approximately 77,000 employees in 32 countries, Adient operates 202 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into more than 19 million vehicles every year.
