Controls Engineer (Automotive)

Location: On-site in Normal, United States of America; Monday–Friday, 1st shift, with overtime as required.

Salary: $90,000–$115,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global operates in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.

What you will do

• Support maintenance and operations teams with troubleshooting, corrective actions, and improvements for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and modify Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC ladder logic and support HMIs, scanners, sensors, remote I/O, relays, solenoids, and servo drives.
• Maintain control drawings, automation archives, machine-program backups, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems while improving equipment uptime and plant reliability.
• Implement production data collection and error-proofing solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel and participate in safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of Controls Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000, ControlLogix PLCs, PanelView HMI systems, and FactoryTalk Optix development software.
• PLC troubleshooting experience on automated equipment and Fanuc robotics experience.
• Knowledge of industrial networking concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and computer skills, with the ability to learn new applications.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet all employment eligibility requirements.

Nice to have

• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and experience with JIT, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with system specification, equipment procurement, installation, startup, and qualification.
• Ability to create 2D layouts using CAD software.

Culture & Benefits

• On-site first-shift schedule with Monday–Friday hours and overtime as required.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid holidays.
• Support for health, safety, and environmental standards, including reporting injuries, incidents, and unsafe conditions.