Adient · 16 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Battle Creek, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAdient is a company that specializes in automotive seating solutions, and they are seeking a Controls Engineer to support their maintenance department. The role involves designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automation and control systems to enhance equipment reliability and production efficiency.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot equipment issues, including PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in ControlLogix processors
Maintain PLC documentation received from equipment suppliers and manage an archive of PLC programs and machine control drawings, both electronically and on paper, across the facility
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve automated equipment, including devices, I/O, instruments, and all components associated with automated processes to meet production and safety goals
Support various I/O devices connected to PLCs, including HMIs, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc., and assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits
Drive improvements in equipment uptime and contribute to overall plant reliability and maintenance initiatives
Schedule and perform backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs, and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs
Diagnose and resolve issues with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems
Apply knowledge of electronics and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and restore equipment to operation efficiently
Implement and maintain data collection systems from plant floor processing equipment
Identify and implement error-proofing measures throughout production processes
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary plant team to determine and implement continuous improvement strategies
Assess and plan for process impacts resulting from engineering and product launch changes
Participate in 8D or other root-cause problem-solving methodologies to address abnormalities and prevent recurrence
Contribute to equipment purchase specifications, including reviewing and providing feedback on equipment control drawings prior to build approval
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5–6 years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000, ControlLogix, and PanelView development software is required
Experience with FANUC and ABB robotic systems
Preferred
Experience with Siemens and/or Mitsubishi PLCs is a plus
Company
Adient
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Douglas DelGrosso
President/CEO
Joe Bennett
SVP, Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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