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Plant Controls Engineer

Minutemen Workforce Solutions
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026

Minutemen is recruiting for a Plant Controls Engineerfor a large automotive supplier in Louisville, KY.Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Pay is up to $100K range BOE. The Plant Controls Engineer role is an engineering position focused on automation, robotics, and controls systems.


Responsibilities:

• Support new and current automation projects.

• Work on shop floor for programs supporting Mechanical tooling, Robotics programming, Electrical troubleshooting, Cycle time improvements, and Machine debugging.

• Work with the Maintenance department to develop Preventive Maintenance for automation cells, and lead techs to perform these tasks.

• Lead minor automation upgrades to serial programs with focus on reducing non-ergo friendly operations, reducing MOD, etc.

• Interface with the Automation team in FIS, BG, sharing best practices, aligning deployments of new systems.

• Autonomously carry out the follow up of the technical files, design studies, startup testing, and maintenance readiness of the automatic functions integrated by the suppliers in the production equipment.

• Pro-active behavior for the acquisition, the development, and the sharing of technical competencies.

• Coach and develop technician knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and controls diagnosis.

• Maintain backup program archive to recover from breakdowns.

• Minimize equipment downtime and perform continuous improvement actions to improve TRS on overall production system.

• Support commitments established in the ISO 14001 Environmental Policy.

• Conform to requirements established in t ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) procedure and work instructions.

• Ensure members in assigned area(s) of responsibility conform to relevant EMS requirements.

• Support environmental programs to achieve objectives and targets.

• Follow values established with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as with autonomy and accountability.


Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • PLCs and industrial automation
  • Robot programming (Fanuc, ABB, UR)
  • Electrical schematics
  • Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Sick)
  • Manufacturing automation design and troubleshooting
  • Automotive manufacturing processes
  • Manage, coordinate, and implement through inhouse or contractors
  • Alter or create documentation to work cell and associated areas
  • Change machine programs


Please send resumes to jadams@minutemendirect.com or call me to discuss at (812) 920-4440.



Minutemen Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


Bachelor Degree


3-5 Years

Company Description

Founded in 1968, Minutemen Staffing is the cornerstone of The Minutemen Human Resource System, a group of HR-related companies headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The Minutemen Human Resource System has grown to become one of the largest private employer service organizations in the United States.

OUR MISSION
A family-owned business that partners with valued employers to provide qualified talent while making a difference in the community.

OUR VALUES
LOYALTY
We are fully committed to every client and employee.
ETHICS
People trust us to adhere to our word and know us to be honest, open, ethical, and fair.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We are responsible for the success of our company, employees, and clients.
DEDICATION
Ensuring the highest level of satisfaction is our promise.
EMPOWERMENT
We encourage growth and development of each individual.
RESPECT
Each individual gives respect to each other, our talent, and our clients.
SAFETY
We promote a culture of safety that is reflected in our beliefs and attitudes.

OUR VISION
To expand the Minutemen family by exceeding our clients' expectations through commitment, ethics, and integrity while providing a better future for our associates, employees, and their families.

Salary : $100,000

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