JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
We are seeking a Controls Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance automation control systems critical to the automotive seating assembly process. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient, reliable, and high-quality production through continuous improvement of automated manufacturing systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- The Controls Engineer will support the maintenance department by assisting in equipment troubleshooting issues, including PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors
- Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs & machine controls drawings in an electronic format for the entire facility
- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve automated equipment including devices, I/O, instruments, and all other components associate with automated processes to meet production and safety goals
- Support various I/O devices connected to PLC’s including HMI’s, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc.
- Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance
- Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on a set schedule and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs
- Ability to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems
- Applies knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation
- Implement and maintain data collection system from Plant floor processing equipment
- Identify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process
Educational Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, and/or equivalent work experience.
Experience Required & Preferred
- Minimum 2 years of Controls Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting (automotive is preferred).
- Experience using Allen Bradley’s RS Logix 5000, ControLogix, Panelview and FT Optix development software is a must.
- Robotics experience with Fanuc.
- Hands-on experience with JIT, Kaizen Events and/or other lean manufacturing strategies.
- Robot cell design and programming.
- Industrial networking.
- System specification, ordering, run-off, installation and qualification.
- Capital equipment budget planning and tracking.
- Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software/applications.
- Ability to draw two dimensional layouts in CAD software.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical problem solving.
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NormalSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 2 years Controls Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting (automotive preferred)
- Experience using Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000, ControlLogix, PanelView, and FT Optix development software
- Robotics experience with Fanuc (robot cell design and programming)
- Hands-on experience with JIT, Kaizen events, and other lean manufacturing strategies
- Industrial networking knowledge
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical systems interfacing with electrical/electronic systems
- Ability to maintain PLC documentation, archive programs, and perform scheduled backups
- Implement and maintain plant floor data collection systems
- System specification, ordering, run-off, installation and qualification experience
- Capital equipment budget planning and tracking experience
- Ability to draw two-dimensional layouts in CAD software
- Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new software/applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical problem solving skills
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.
