Controls Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION CONTROLS ENGINEER, FOAM BUSINESS UNIT Looking for an experienced controls engineer who will be responsible for leading the development and support of equipment used for polyurethane foam manufacturing at all our facilities in North and South America. This position requires up to 50% travel, occasionally supporting projects on weekends and holidays, with flexibility to ensure good work life balance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include supporting operations with the following: System Design & Programming Design and program PLC/HMI systems for foam manufacturing equipment The plants primarily use Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs Must have experience with different programming languages Ladder, function block, statement list, structured control language Create operator interface screens and SCADA systems with TIA Portal and Aveva InTouch Process Control & Optimization Monitor and optimize foam production processes including mixing, curing, and cutting operations Implement process control strategies for temperature, pressure, and

chemical dosing systems Troubleshoot control system issues to minimize production downtime Maintenance & Support Provide technical support for production equipment and automation systems Develop and support PM procedures for control panels, sensors, and instrumentation Document control system modifications and maintain as-built drawings Maintain archive of PLC programs throughout facility Project Management Lead automation upgrade projects from concept to commissioning Coordinate with equipment vendors and contractors Manage project budgets and timelines Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in electrical or controls engineering or

equivalent Minimum 5 years of industry experience – automotive interiors experience preferred Experience installing automated equipment such as assembly lines and robot assembly cells preferred.

Technical Skills PLC programming and troubleshooting – Siemens / Allen Bradley / Modicon HMI programming – TIA Portal / InTouch / iFix Robot cell design and programming – Fanuc / Motoman Able to generate, update and maintain machinery electrical schematics and machinery diagrams Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus) Understanding of electrical codes and safety standards (NEC, NFPA 79) Business Skills Capital equipment budget planning and tracking Ability to effectively influence and work in cooperation with a cross functional team Position based in Plymouth, MI PRIMARY LOCATION Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI Adient

(NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating.

With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.