Webasto Group

Controls Engineer

Webasto Group  •  Lexington, KY (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Production & Operations focuses on designing, managing, and improving production processes and business operations, as well as manufacturing technologies and supply chains. The role involves working with modern systems such as SAP and dashboards, some of which are self-programmed. This is a cross-functional and international environment that offers performance-driven, diverse challenges and exciting projects.

You can look forward to these exciting tasks

  • Develop and modify PLC programs for automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, and quality systems
  • Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, motion controls, and safety systems to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime
  • Integrate sensors, machine vision, motion systems, and industrial networks into production equipment
  • Create and maintain controls documentation, electrical schematics, and automation standards
  • Support equipment launches, capital projects, supplier activities, training, and continuous improvement initiatives


This is what you bring to us

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field
  • 3+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
  • Strong PLC programming experience using ladder logic and structured text, including development of new control systems
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms, industrial networking, and automation systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with robotics, machine vision, motion control, and related automation technologies


What we offer you

  • Competitive pay
  • Health coverage for you and your family
  • Generous number of vacation days each year
  • Paid wellness time and 14 paid company holidays
  • 401(k) with company match

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Your contact person:

Marisa Tavolacci, People & Organization Lexington, KY

Get to know us here and find out why we are passionate about attracting talent to Webasto.

We look forward to receiving your online application!

Webasto Group

About Webasto Group

As a global innovative systems partner to the mobility industry, Webasto is one of the 100 largest suppliers to the automotive sector worldwide. In development, manufacturing and sales, the company focuses on roof systems on the one hand and on vehicle electrification on the other hand. The product range includes openable and fixed roofs, electric high-voltage heaters and batteries, as well as thermo management solutions. Among the customers of Webasto are manufacturers of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and boats, as well as dealers and end customers. In 2024, the Group generated sales of around 4.3 billion euros and employed around 15,300 people at more than 50 locations. The headquarters of the company, which was founded in 1901, is located in Stockdorf near Munich (Germany). For more information, please visit www.webasto.com

Webasto SE

Head Office: Gauting (Stockdorf)

Register of companies: München HRB 199587

Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Dr. Rolf Bulander

Management Board: Jörg Buchheim (Chairman), Marcel Bartling, Jan-Henning Mehlfeldt, Jörg Bremer, Johann Stohner

Further information: https://www.webasto-group.com/en/imprint/

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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Stockdorf, DE
Year Founded
1901
Website
webasto.com
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