Adient · 19 hours ago
Controls and Automation Engineer
Holland, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAdient is a company that values character and teamwork, aiming to build a global community of empowered employees. The Controls and Automation Engineer role focuses on maintaining and optimizing machine control systems, designing automation solutions, and supporting digital manufacturing initiatives.
Automotive
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Company
Adient
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Douglas DelGrosso
President/CEO
Joe Bennett
SVP, Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2024-04-23
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