Controls And Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation Engineer

At Adient, we value your character just as much as your qualifications. For us, this is more than a job --- it's a commitment to ownership, teamwork, and impact. We are building a global community where every employee is empowered to make a difference. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees --- regardless of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, caste, disability, union membership, ethnicity, religious beliefs, or career stage --- can clearly see how their work contributes to our customers and consumers around the world. If you are passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and advancing smart manufacturing technologies, we invite you to join our team.

Controls Engineering

Maintain the integrity, reliability, and performance of machine and equipment control systems across the 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
• SCADA systems interfacing with PLCs and MS SQL databases, including Ignition platforms.
• Review, diagnose, and troubleshoot existing control programs in response to production, maintenance, or customer-related issues.

Automation Engineering

Plan, design, and coordinate automation solutions for new and existing manufacturing equipment. Lead full automation system integration including: Robotics, Vision systems, Servo motion control, Automated material handling systems. Develop and implement standardized automation architectures to improve scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability. Support digital manufacturing initiatives, including data collection strategies and system connectivity to enterprise platforms such as MES systems, SQL databases, and reporting tools.

Electrical & System Design

Develop equipment specifications with emphasis on electrical and controls systems. Create and review electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control cabinet designs for new and modified equipment. Support PC systems, servers, industrial networking, and communications infrastructure, including serial/parallel networks, Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, and related protocols.

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement

Collaborate closely with production and maintenance teams to support daily operations and drive long-term performance improvements. Identify and implement automation and controls enhancements to improve safety, quality, uptime, and overall operational efficiency. Mentor and train maintenance and engineering personnel on controls and automation systems.