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Automation Controls Engineer

Goken America
Woodburn, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026 CLOSED ON 5/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Controls Engineer position at Goken America?

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary

This role will plan, specify, purchase, and build Automated/Electrical systems (hardware and software) and their components to support the production processes and machinery in the facility. The ACE role will also be responsible for project management, technical specifications, design, analysis, installation management, equipment start-up, and production aspects.

Responsibilities

  • Develops preliminary designs and help establish functional requirements for new devices and systems.
  • Creates estimates and budgets, ensure part and system procurement, oversee the fabrication of electrical equipment, manage vendors and contractors, deliver complete and up-to-date technical documentation. Coordinates installation and startup of projects ranging from minor adjustments to existing machinery to significant expansion projects.
  • Interacts with the operators and maintenance staff and learning every aspect of the procedure by hands-on use of the machinery & procedures.
  • Provide technical support for issue solving and analysis as well as technical experience for the upkeep, modification, and installation of machinery & equipment used in the production process.
  • Involved in all project management activities, such as financial justification, design, vendors/procurement, installation, start-up, qualification, machine acceptance, training for operations & maintenance.
  • Travel as required.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 3 years of industrial electrical design experience in manufacturing
  • Experience with electrical design standards and able to complete controls systems designs using standard CAD design tools and SEE electric experience Preferred.
  • Experience with Rockwell PLC programming standards & programming software, including GRAFCET, Ladder Logic, and Structured Text. Specific experience with Siemens is a plus.
  • Experience with Variable Frequency drives and Motion Control technologies. Specific experience with Control Techniques, SEW MOVIMOT, and Rockwell, is a plus.
  • Experience with HMI PanelView Knowledge of FactoryTalkView ME Studio would be very helpful.
  • configuration, programming, and communication. Specific experience with Rockwell is a plus.
  • Experience programming and interfacing PLCs with industrial 6 axis robots such as Fanuc, Kawasaki, ABB etc.
  • Working knowledge of CAD systems
  • The ability to work effectively in a cross functional group setting, including essential technical guidance to support Senior Management
  • The ability to work independently, and to lead, coach and mentor others

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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