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Controls Engineering Specialist (LAP)

Louisville, Kentucky
Full-time
Posted 12/2/2025
Direct Apply
Key Skills:
Controls Engineering
PLC/CNC Programming
Electrical Schematics
AutoCAD
Networking Protocols
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Robot Programming

Compensation

Salary Range

$70K - 120K a year

Responsibilities

Coordinate and troubleshoot automation and controls equipment, program and maintain machinery and robots, and support manufacturing process improvements.

Requirements

Requires 2+ years controls engineering experience, electrical background, familiarity with PLCs, robotics, networking, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Full Description

Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printers Utilize sound knowledge design and implement vision control systems. Familiar with different type of vision cameras and their programing software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up project installations Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements Update program backups for machinery and automation Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots As part of a team, review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CAD Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images and installation of communication and firmware and controls software Work overtime and weekends as needed Established and active employee resource groups High School Diploma or GED 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered) Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Automation Engineering Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots Solid understanding of laser burning Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics and use AutoCAD Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead Gantry Solid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet and remote IO Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferred https://clicktime.symantec.com/15tStbdMMixCVZbLixBnv?h=0YtKHThoxaLfhVXpnX_7I7QfeSPfcwtEOB5M3ImbIaM=&u=https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. LI-Onsite

This job posting was last updated on 12/8/2025

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