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 adecuado 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.
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