Controls Engineer (Automotive Industry) - Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Location: On Site in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year
Posted: 2 months ago
Why This Role Matters
MissionHires 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.
How You'll Contribute
- 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
What Makes You a Great Fit
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary range for this Controls/Automation Engineer role in Elizabethtown, KY?
$90,000–$110,000 per year, depending on experience.
Is this Controls Engineer position on-site or remote?
It’s an on-site role at a Tier 1 automotive manufacturer in Elizabethtown, KY.
Do you offer relocation assistance for this job?
No, relocation is unpaid and no assistance is provided.
Which PLC platforms and robots will I work with?
Primarily Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and ABB robotic systems.
What experience is required to be considered?
At least 2 years programming/troubleshooting robotics or control systems and 3 years with industrial manufacturing equipment.
What education do I need for this role?
An associate degree in Electronics, Automation, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
What are the main day-to-day responsibilities?
Program/troubleshoot PLCs, support ABB robots, improve equipment uptime, and collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering.
Will I need to support multiple shifts?
Yes, the role provides technical support across multiple shifts.