this position is based in columbus, nebraska.

candidates must meet the following requirements:

- valid u.s. visa
- valid passport
- advanced english proficiency
- willingness and availability to relocate to columbus, nebraska

controls engineer – automotive manufacturing

job summary

responsible for troubleshooting, programming, and improving automated manufacturing equipment in an automotive production environment. The idóneo candidate will have strong hands-on experience with plcs, robotics, motion control, sensors, and industrial automation.

key responsibilities

- program and troubleshoot plc systems , including allen-bradley/rockwell, mitsubishi, and siemens .
- troubleshoot and support fanuc and yaskawa welding robots .
- troubleshoot servo motors, servo drives, vfds, and motor control systems .
- support machine vision systems and plc/vision communication.
- troubleshoot photoeyes, inductive sensors, proximity sensors, encoders, and other industrial sensors .
- troubleshoot and maintain machine safety systems , including safety plcs, light curtains,



interlocks, and e-stops.
- read and modify electrical schematics, plc programs, and control systems .
- support automated welding, assembly, conveyors, and other automotive manufacturing equipment.
- perform root-cause analysis and implement controls improvements to increase equipment uptime, quality, and oee .
- support equipment installations, commissioning, and production launches.

qualifications

- bachelor’s degree in electrical, controls, automation, mechatronics engineering , or related field.
- 3+ years of controls/automation experience , preferably in automotive manufacturing.
- hands-on plc troubleshooting and programming experience.
- experience with industrial robots, servo systems, vfds, sensors, machine vision, and safety systems .
- strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

📌 Controls engineer (Ramos Arizpe)
🏢 Confidential Careers
📍 Ramos Arizpe