About the Company - We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i- TAHN ) AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We're proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.
About the Role - Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving financial success in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking a SENIOR CONTROLS ENGINEER who excels in leadership decision-making and building strong relationships across all levels of the organization. To help us drive excellence, you'll get to:
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs (e.g., Allen Bradley, Fanuc)
- Manage projects from conception to completion.
- Maintain PLC based control systems for manufacturing automation & instrumentation.
- Program PLC ladder logic.
- Mentor skilled trades in electrical disciplines, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
- Champion plant floor automation while maintaining a people-first approach.
Responsibilities - This full-time Controls Engineer role is a part of our Bluffton Maintenance team and reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Qualifications - Required experience:
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in control engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive industry
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
- A people-oriented mindset, building trust and engagement across the organization.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with HMI development and configuration
- Knowledge of servo systems, VFDs, and other motion control technologies
Preferred Skills - Preferred Experience:
- Experience in Fanuc and AB PLC programing software is a plus. (or similar PLC manufacturing system)
- Experience working in an automotive manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical Engineer