Automation Controls Engineer

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Molex is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to support and advance automated manufacturing systems at our Maumelle, Arkansas facility. In this role, you will design, develop, troubleshoot, and optimize control systems that improve safety, quality, and productivity across our manufacturing operations. You will work closely with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to deliver reliable and scalable automation solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing equipment and automated processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve controls, electrical, and automation issues to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Support new equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning, including factory and site acceptance testing
• Develop and maintain control system documentation, including schematics, I/O lists, and programming standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, maintenance, quality, safety) to implement process improvements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to automation, cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and safety
• Ensure control systems comply with safety standards, electrical codes, and Molex engineering standards
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations personnel as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Willing to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in controls or automation engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting with Beckhoff-TwinCAT
• Experience with Object Oriented Programing, Ladder Logic and Structured Text
• Experience with HMI development, industrial networks, and I/O systems
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical documentation

• Experience supporting high-volume or discrete manufacturing operations
• Programing experience with robotics, vision systems, VFDs, servos, and interpolated motion control (camming, gearing)
• Experience with safety PLCs, machine safety standards, and risk assessments
• Knowledge of continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience working cross-functionally with maintenance and production teams

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength—focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

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