Controls and Automation Engineer

Controls & AutomationEngineer 

At Adient, wevalueyourcharacterjust as much as yourqualifications. Forus, thisis more than a job — it’s a commitmenttoownership, teamwork, and impact. We are building a global communitywhereeveryemployeeisempoweredtomake a difference. 

We are committedtofosteringan inclusive workplacewhereallemployees — regardlessofrace, gender, genderidentityorexpression, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, caste, disability, unionmembership, ethnicity, religiousbeliefs, orcareerstage — can clearlyseehowtheirworkcontributestoourcustomers and consumersaroundtheworld. 

Ifyou are passionateaboutinnovation, problem-solving, and advancingsmartmanufacturingtechnologies, we invite youtojoinourteam. 

ControlsEngineering 

• Maintaintheintegrity, reliability, and performance of machine and equipment control systemsacrossthe campus. 

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-based control systems. 

• Develop, maintain, and modify: 

• PLC programs (Rockwell SLC 500, Logix 5000, Siemens Step 7) 

• Ladder logic and function block programming 

• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot SCADA systemsinterfacingwithPLCs and MS SQL databases, includingIgnitionplatforms. 

• Review, diagnose, and troubleshootexisting control programs in response toproduction, maintenance, orcustomer-relatedissues. 

AutomationEngineering 

• Plan, design, and coordinateautomationsolutionsfor new and existingmanufacturingequipment. 

• Lead full automationsystemintegrationincluding: Robotics, Visionsystems, Servo motioncontrol,Automated material handlingsystems. 

• Develop and implementstandardizedautomationarchitecturestoimprovescalability, reliability, and long-termmaintainability. 

• Support digital manufacturinginitiatives, including data collectionstrategies and systemconnectivitytoenterpriseplatformssuch as MES systems, SQL databases, and reportingtools. 

Electrical & SystemDesign 

• Developequipmentspecificationswithemphasisonelectrical and controlssystems. 

• Create and reviewelectricalschematics, panel layouts, and control cabinetdesignsfor new and modifiedequipment. 

• Support PC systems, servers, industrial networking, and communicationsinfrastructure, including serial/parallelnetworks, Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, and relatedprotocols. 

OperationalSupport & ContinuousImprovement 

• Collaboratecloselywithproduction and maintenanceteamstosupportdailyoperations and drive long-term performance improvements. 

• Identify and implementautomation and controlsenhancementstoimprove safety, quality, uptime, and overalloperationalefficiency. 

• Mentor and trainmaintenance and engineeringpersonneloncontrols and automationsystems. 

• Complete allrequired training as mandatedby Adient and itscustomers. 

• Performadditionalduties as assignedbytheEngineering Manager. 

Qualifications 

• BachelorofScience in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, orrelatedfield) required. 

• Non-degree candidates may be consideredwith 7+ yearsofrelevantmanufacturingcontrols and automationexperience. 

• Minimumof 5 yearsofmanufacturingexperience, preferablywithin automotive orotherhigh-volumemanufacturingenvironments. 

TechnicalExpertise: 

• PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens) 

• SCADA development and maintenance (Ignitionpreferred) 

• MS SQL and data-drivenautomation 

• Industrial networking and communications 

• Robotics and automatedsystemsintegration 

• Electricaldesign and documentation 

• Python programminglanguage 

Core Competencies: 

• Strongtroubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause problem-solvingskills 

• Excellentcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytoclearlyexplaintechnicalconcepts 

• Effective time management and a customer-focusedmindset 

• Abilitytothrive in a collaborative, team-based, participative environment 

Requirements

1st Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (weekend work may be required based on overtime needs).

Must be available for on-call support after regular shift hours and participate in a rotating weekend on-call schedule.