Controls Engineer

Job Title

Controls / Automation Engineer

Location

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Shift Hours

Full-Time | Day Shift

About the Role

Our client, a Tier 1 automotive manufacturer in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, is seeking a Controls / Automation Engineer to support automation systems and improve manufacturing processes within their production environment. This role will focus on supporting automated equipment, programming PLC controls, and improving system reliability and efficiency across the plant.

The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial automation, robotics, and PLC programming, preferably within an automotive manufacturing environment. Experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell controls and ABB robotic systems is highly desirable.

This position offers a salary range of $90,000 – $110,000, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, startup, debugging, and programming of automated production equipment

• Program and troubleshoot PLC systems, primarily Allen-Bradley / Rockwell platforms

• Support and troubleshoot robotic systems, including ABB robots

• Work closely with the maintenance team to identify project priorities and support equipment improvements

• Assist machine repair teams with diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of automated equipment

• Maintain and update automation documentation, control parameters, and program backups

• Support Poka-Yoke and error-proofing initiatives to improve product quality and manufacturing reliability

• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve efficiency, productivity, and equipment uptime

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including equipment upgrades and cell modifications

• Provide technical support across multiple shifts to ensure automation systems run efficiently

Qualifications / Requirements

• Associate degree in Electronics, Automation, Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience programming and troubleshooting robotics or control systems

• At least 3 years of experience working with industrial manufacturing equipment

• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC systems

• Experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell controls preferred

• Experience with ABB robotic systems is highly preferred

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills within automated manufacturing environments

• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, and production teams