The posting
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Company: AISIN Texas
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Location: Cibolo, TX
Position Summary
As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible to maintain, update, troubleshoot and improve the controls system for industrial machining equipment, and integrated robotic assemblies across a machining and assembly facility.
Position Responsibilities
The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:
- Provide controls engineering support for CNC machining centers, assembly equipment, robotics, vision systems, automated production equipment, and facility automation.
- Program, modify, test, commission, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, NC, PMC, and robotic control systems.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, automation, communication, and equipment performance issues to minimize downtime.
- Develop and implement control system upgrades, retrofits, and automation improvements to increase efficiency, reliability, and throughput.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve equipment and process issues.
- Assist with the installation, startup, commissioning, and launch of new equipment and automation projects.
- Provide technical training and support for maintenance and production personnel.
- Maintain and update electrical schematics, software backups, network diagrams, and change management documentation.
- Ensure compliance with safety requirements, company policies, purchasing procedures, and applicable electrical codes.
- Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability, productivity, and cost reduction.
Required Skills and Abilities
- 2 years or more with troubleshooting and / or modifying programs on various types of PLCs: Mitsubishi (Preferred), Fanuc (Preferred), Keyence (Preferred), Yamaha (Preferred), Siemens, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and data management.
- 2 years or more working with logic programming, VFD and servo motor amplifier/NC and IP Networking skills and background.
- Ability to read ladder diagrams and schematics (Electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication, able to collaborate across multiple departments.
Beneficial Skills and Experience
- Experience supporting machining and assembly lines in high volume/ fast paced environment.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Understanding of IATF16949 and its requirements
- Strong risk mitigation and negotiation skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate safety, quality, cost, and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and results driven.
Education/Training/Certifications
- High School Degree / GED
- Associate’s degree or higher in industrial or manufacturing engineering (preferred)
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) or Certified Automation Professional (CAP) (preferred)
- Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Keyence or equivalent PLC programming certification (preferred)
Work Authorization:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be able to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Travel Requirements
- Approximately 0 %
- Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
Work Environment Requirements
With reasonable accommodation:
- Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
- Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
- Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
- Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
- Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.
Attendance/Work Hour Requirements
- Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
- Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
