Controls Engineer

Webasto

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • 3+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly automotive.
  • Strong PLC programming experience using ladder logic and structured text for new control systems.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms, as well as industrial networking and automation systems.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with robots, machine vision, motion control, and related automation technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and modify PLC programs for automated manufacturing equipment and robotics.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and safety systems to enhance performance.
  • Integrate sensors, machine vision, and industrial networks into production equipment.
  • Create and maintain controls documentation and electrical schematics.
  • Support equipment launches, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay.
  • Health coverage for you and your family.
  • Generous vacation days each year.
  • Paid wellness time and 14 paid company holidays.
  • 401(k) with company match.
Full Job Description
Controls Engineer

You can look forward to these exciting tasks
  • Develop and modify PLC programs for automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, and quality systems
  • Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion controls, and safety systems to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime
  • Integrate sensors, machine vision, motion systems, and industrial networks into production equipment
  • Create and maintain controls documentation, electrical schematics, and automation standards
  • Support equipment launches, capital projects, supplier activities, training, and continuous improvement initiatives


This is what you bring to us
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field
  • 3+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
  • Strong PLC programming experience using ladder logic and structured text, including development of new control systems
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms, industrial networking, and automation systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with robotics, machine vision, motion control, and related automation technologies


What we offer you
  • Competitive pay
  • Health coverage for you and your family
  • Generous number of vacation days each year
  • Paid wellness time and 14 paid company holidays
  • 401(k) with company match


Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Your contact person:
Marisa Tavolacci, People & Organization Lexington, KY

Get to know us here and find out why we are passionate about attracting talent to Webasto.
We look forward to receiving your online application!

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