Controls Engineer; Automotive Industry; Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Job in
Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky, 42701, USA
Listed on 2026-09-18
Listing for:
MissionHires
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-18
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Robotics, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Mission Hires is recruiting a Controls / Automation Engineer for a Tier 1 automotive manufacturer in Elizabethtown, KY. This role will support, program, and improve plant automation—focusing on Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, ABB robots, and automated production equipment—to increase reliability, quality, and uptime. Salary: $90,000–$110,000 DOE.
Responsibilities- Assist with installation, startup, debugging, and programming of automated production equipment
- Program and troubleshoot PLC systems, primarily Allen-Bradley / Rockwell platforms
- Support and troubleshoot robotic systems, including ABB robots
- Partner with maintenance to identify priorities and support equipment improvements
- Assist machine repair teams with diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of automated equipment
- Maintain and update automation documentation, control parameters, and program backups
- Support Poka‑Yoke and error‑proofing initiatives to improve quality and reliability
- Collaborate with production and engineering to boost efficiency, productivity, and equipment uptime
- Support continuous improvement, including equipment upgrades and cell modifications
- Provide technical support across multiple shifts to ensure efficient automation performance
- Associate degree in Electronics, Automation, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years programming and troubleshooting robotics or control systems
- At least 3 years working with industrial manufacturing equipment
- Hands‑on experience programming and troubleshooting PLC systems
- Experience with Allen‑Bradley / Rockwell controls (preferred)
- Experience with ABB robotic systems (highly preferred)
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in automated manufacturing environments
- Ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering, maintenance, and production teams
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