Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.
The Automation Controls Engineer provides hands-on technical leadership and controls engineering expertise for robotics, automation, and manufacturing systems while coordinating daily activities to support safe, reliable, and efficient production. This role serves as the primary point of contact for automation and controls priorities, communicates critical issues, and promotes effective collaboration among automation and robotics technicians, maintenance, engineering, operations, and supervision.
Success is measured through disciplined safety and LOTO practices, timely communication, project execution, and shared accountability for OEE, scrap, equipment reliability, and safety compliance.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $77,000 - $126,000 a year depending on experience. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Design, Development & Implementation
Operations, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Production Support & Continuous Improvement
Training, Mentoring & Subject Matter Expertise
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering field
• Exposure to programming, troubleshooting, and supporting PLC-based manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of Beckhoff TwinCAT and/or Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 platforms or related PLC
• Ability to understand, install, troubleshoot, and document motor controls, industrial networks, sensors, pneumatics, and safety circuits
• Strong electronics, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic troubleshooting capability
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, controls documentation, and programming documentation
• Strong time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities, people, and production demands
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate with maintenance, engineering, production, suppliers, and management
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT
• 2+ years of experience programming, troubleshooting, and supporting PLC-based manufacturing equipment
• 2+ years of experience installing, teaching, maintaining, and troubleshooting robotic or automated systems
• Experience with vision systems, AMRs/AGVs, servo motion, safety PLCs, data collection, dashboards, and Industry 4.0 solutions
• Experience with automated storage and retrieval systems and controls.
• Experience leading technical teams, mentoring technicians, or coordinating controls portions of capital projects
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEO-Statement:
EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. AUMOVIO offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, AUMOVIO complies with government regulations, where they apply, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which AUMOVIO has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, AUMOVIO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.
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