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Controls Engineer

Battle Creek, MI💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-25

Core

Develop, maintain, and improve automation control systems for the manufacture and assembly of automotive seating.

Role type

Controls Engineer (Manufacturing)

Builds

Automated equipment, PLC programs, and data collection systems for automotive seating production.

Domain

Automotive manufacturing / Industrial automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure

Required skills

PLC ladder logic programming, ControlLogix troubleshooting, I/O device support, pneumatic circuit troubleshooting, hydraulic system diagnosis, preventive maintenance planning, root-cause analysis (8D), equipment specification review

Preferred skills

JIT or automotive industry experience, Allen Bradley RS Logix 5000 expertise

Technologies

ControlLogix, RS Logix 5000, PanelView, HMI, PLC, Allen Bradley

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot equipment issues and PLC logic, maintain PLC documentation and archives, repair automated equipment components, support I/O devices and pneumatic circuits, implement error-proofing requirements, participate in continuous improvement strategies, complete backups of control programs

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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