Controls Engineer

Production & Operations focuses on designing, managing, and improving production processes and business operations, as well as manufacturing technologies and supply chains. The role involves working with modern systems such as SAP and dashboards, some of which are self-programmed. This is a cross-functional and international environment that offers performance-driven, diverse challenges and exciting projects.

You can look forward to these exciting tasks

• Develop and modify PLC programs for automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, and quality systems
• Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion controls, and safety systems to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime
• Integrate sensors, machine vision, motion systems, and industrial networks into production equipment
• Create and maintain controls documentation, electrical schematics, and automation standards
• Support equipment launches, capital projects, supplier activities, training, and continuous improvement initiatives

This is what you bring to us

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field
• 3+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
• Strong PLC programming experience using ladder logic and structured text, including development of new control systems
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms, industrial networking, and automation systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with robotics, machine vision, motion control, and related automation technologies

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Your contact person:
Marisa Tavolacci, People & Organization Lexington, KY 

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