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Opportunity for a Controls Engineer to join our automotive seating plant in Eastaboga, AL. This is a second shift position (5:00 PM - 2:30 AM). Relocation assistance is available.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot production issues using existing PLC programs.
• Communicate and interact with production associates and maintenance team members across the campus.
• Modify existing PLC programs to address production and customer concerns.
• Develop new PLC programs and routines for production issues, customer concerns, and continuous improvements.
• Install and maintain traceability barcode scanners and printers.
• Provide support for two manufacturing plants across various shifts via occasional phone or remote access.
• Support overtime as necessary to protect customer needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.
• Study, institute, and maintain efficient and safe work practices, coordinating with HR and Manufacturing Engineering to maintain a safe, accident-free operation.

PLC Programming:

• Proficient in Allen Bradley ladder logic programming.
• Experienced with Rockwell Logix 5000, Studio 5000, and Logix 500 programming software.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages such as Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Chart, and Structured Text is a plus.

HMI Programming and Development:

• Proficient in Factory Talk View Studio software.
• Modify existing HMI programs and build new screens or visual elements.

Additional Skills:

• Familiar with troubleshooting, commissioning, and using field bus technologies such as IO-Link.
• Ability to develop, integrate, and maintain vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, or IFM).
• Experience with fastening/torque applications like Atlas Copco.
• Knowledge of data collection using OPC and SCADA systems (Inductive Automation Ignition).
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot IP addresses for controllers, computers, printers, and TCP/IP devices.
• Experience with robotic systems (FANUC, Yaskawa, Universal Robotics, or similar).
• Familiarity with databases like Microsoft SQL Server is a plus.

Required Experience:

• 2-5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.