JOB DESCRIPTION
- Job Summary
- Develop, maintain, and support automation control systems that are integral to the production process for the assembly of automotive seating and overhead systems. This role is suited for an entry to mid-level controls engineer with hands-on PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
Continuous Improvement & Quality
Participate in PFMEA analysis.
Support Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist in identifying and implementing error-proofing (poka-yoke) solutions throughout the production process.
Participate in 8D or similar root-cause-based problem-solving activities.
Identify abnormalities and support corrective actions to resolve root causes.
- Engineering & Process Support
Support evaluation of process impacts resulting from engineering changes.
Assist in equipment specification reviews and controls design discussions.
Review equipment controls drawings and provide feedback as needed.
- Controls & Automation Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, program, and diagnose PLC systems.
Troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in ControlLogix processors.
Support modifications and improvements to PLC programs.
Maintain PLC documentation received from equipment suppliers.
Maintain backups and archives of PLC programs.
Support and troubleshoot I/O devices connected to PLCs, including:
HMIs
Scanners
Remote I/O
Sensors
Relays
Solenoids
Apply basic electronic and instrumentation principles to diagnose and restore equipment operation.
- Maintenance & Technical Support
Support the Maintenance Department with equipment troubleshooting.
Assist in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits and automation-related equipment issues.
- Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
- Education and Experience
4–5 years of experience in controls or automation.
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is a plus but not required.
Experience with:
Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
Studio 5000 software
ControlLogix systems
Experience troubleshooting, programming, and diagnosing PLC systems.
Able to work on C Crew: Fri & Sat - 6:00am to 4:30pm; Sun & Mon 6:00pm - 4:30am
PRIMARY LOCATION
Riverside MOSkills Required
- 1-5 years of experience in controls or automation
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
- Experience troubleshooting, programming, and diagnosing PLC systems
Adient Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Adient and has not been reviewed or approved by Adient.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching contributions is highlighted, with corporate filings indicating ongoing employer match funding. This provides meaningful long-term savings support for U.S. employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO/vacation are included, with indications that PTO levels compare favorably to some peers. Parental/family leave is also available in certain contexts.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered alongside HSAs/FSAs and protection benefits such as life/AD&D. These elements establish a comprehensive baseline that strengthens the overall package.
Adient Insights
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.
