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 

• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot 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. 

• Complete all required training as mandated by Adient and its customers. 

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field) required. 

• Non-degree candidates may be considered with 7+ years of relevant manufacturing controls and automation experience. 

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably within automotive or other high-volume manufacturing environments. 

Technical Expertise: 

• PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens) 

• SCADA development and maintenance (Ignition preferred) 

• MS SQL and data-driven automation 

• Industrial networking and communications 

• Robotics and automated systems integration 

• Electrical design and documentation 

• Python programming language 

Core Competencies: 

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause problem-solving skills 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts 

• Effective time management and a customer-focused mindset 

• Ability to thrive 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.