Controls Engineer

Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.

MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility

As a Controls Engineer reporting to the Head of Supervisors, you will be responsible to provide advanced controls engineering expertise to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide range of manufacturing process issues. The Controls Engineer supports production operations by improving key plant performance metrics, including equipment downtime, customer PPM, defect rates, and overall process reliability.

This position is responsible for supporting all aspects of Controls Engineering, including PLC/HMI systems, automation reliability, industrial networks, traceability systems, and manufacturing data management. The role also partners with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, support root cause analysis, and ensure stable, efficient, and repeatable automated processes.

• Lead and support equipment troubleshooting events, in collaboration with process engineering and maintenance.
• Participate with project teams to define and develop PLC programs for the plant, with the target to improve key plant measurable related to safety, quality and productivity.
• Perform automation start-up and post start-up support for internal and external customer projects, both on software and hardware side.
• Provide internal and external customer project feedback for continuous improvement.
• Support the First-time thru quality initiative while customizing PLC program.
• Document and maintain records of projects and PLC revisions.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron) and HMIs (Panel View, WinCC, Weintek).
• Develop and integrate control systems for automation equipment, robotics (KUKA, FANUC, Kawasaki), and vision systems (Keyence, Cognex).
• Lead system integration projects including testing, debugging, commissioning, and documentation.
• Supervise installation and adjustment of control systems to meet specifications and compliance standards.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring timely delivery and cost control.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (maintenance, production, engineering, vendors) to support automation upgrades and new line launches.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and industry safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Just-In-Sequence concepts.
• Production computer systems upgrading and maintaining computer programs, Device Wise, SQL, ACC, Lab View

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics engineering with extended experience working on automated processes environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with solid knowledge in programming with Allen Bradley Rockwell Automation Software including Studio 5000 and Siemens S7.
• Control Logix/RSLogix 5000, SLC 500/RSLogix 500, ability to program using Ladder Diagram, Functional Block Diagram, Structured Text and HMI Panel View.

Entry level:
Experienced hires

Part- / Full-time:
Full Time

Functional area:

Production

Department: BU2 Thermal and Fluid Systems

Location:

Murfreesboro, TN, US, 37127

Company: MAHLE Filter Syst.(US) MF