Controls Engineer

Job Summary Looking for an experienced controls engineer who will be responsible for developing and maintaining equipment used for manufacturing polyurethane foam used for manufacturing automotive seating. Essential Duties and Responsibilities System Design & Programming Design and program PLC/HMI systems for foam manufacturing equipment. Plant is using Modicon and Allen Bradley PLCs, may transition to Siemens long term. Must have experience with ladder, function block, and familiarity with SCL. Create operator interface screens and SCADA systems with Aveva InTouch Process Control & Optimization Monitor and optimize foam production processes including mixing, curing, and cutting operations Implement process control strategies for temperature, pressure, and chemical dosing systems Troubleshoot control system issues to minimize production downtime Maintenance & Support Provide technical support for production equipment and automation systems. Develop and support PM procedures for control panels, sensors, and instrumentation. Document control system modifications and maintain as-built drawings. Maintain archive of PLC programs throughout facility. Project Management Lead automation upgrade projects from concept to commissioning. Coordinate with equipment vendors and contractors. Manage project budgets and timelines. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in electrical or controls engineering or equivalent. Minimum 5 years of industry experience – automotive interiors experience preferred. Experience installing automated equipment such as assembly lines and robot assembly cells preferred. Technical Skills PLC programming and troubleshooting – Schneider Electric Modicon experience preferred. HMI programming – InTouch. Robot cell design and programming – Fanuc. Ability to generate, update and maintain machinery electrical schematics and machinery diagrams. Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus). Understanding of electrical codes and safety standards (NEC, NFPA 79). AutoCAD 2D experience. Wonderware and AVEVA HMI Experience preferred. EHS experience in an industrial environment. Business Skills Capital equipment budget planning and tracking. Project management – plan, development and execution. Ability to effectively influence and work in cooperation with a cross functional team. Work Hours 1st shift On Site Role— Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; must be available for on‑call support as needed, including being on‑site at the plant. PRIMARY LOCATION Romulus Foam Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat‑making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Adient plc