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This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient, reliable, and high-quality production through continuous improvement of automated manufacturing systems.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nThe 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\nMaintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs & machine controls drawings in an electronic format for the entire facility\nMaintain, 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\nSupport various I/O devices connected to PLC’s including HMI’s, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc.\nImprove equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance\nSchedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on a set schedule and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs\nAbility to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems\nApplies knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation\nImplement and maintain data collection system from Plant floor processing equipment\nIdentify and implement error-proofing requirements throughout the production process\nEducational Required\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, and/or equivalent work experience.\nExperience Required & Preferred\nMinimum 2 years of Controls Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting (automotive is preferred).\nExperience using Allen Bradley’s RS Logix 5000, ControLogix, Panelview and FT Optix development software is a must.\nRobotics experience with Fanuc.\nHands-on experience with JIT, Kaizen Events and/or other lean manufacturing strategies.\nRobot cell design and programming.\nIndustrial networking.\nSystem specification, ordering, run-off, installation and qualification.\nCapital equipment budget planning and tracking.\nStrong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software/applications.\nAbility to draw two dimensional layouts in CAD software.\nDemonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAnalytical problem solving.\nPRIMARY LOCATION\nNormal","company":"Adient","rawCompany":"adient","city":"Normal","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T00:23:53.544Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controls Engineer","description":"JOB DESCRIPTION\nSummary\nWe are seeking a Controls Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance automation control systems critical to the automotive seating assembly process. 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