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Automation Controls Engineer

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Arkansas, Conway
May 14, 2026
Your Job Molex is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to support and advance automated manufacturing systems at our Maumelle, Arkansas facility. In this role, you will design, develop, troubleshoot, and optimize control systems that improve safety, quality, and productivity across our manufacturing operations. You will work closely with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to deliver reliable and scalable automation solutions. What You Will Do Design, develop, and maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing equipment and automated processes Troubleshoot and resolve controls, electrical, and automation issues to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability Support new equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning, including factory and site acceptance testing Develop and maintain control system documentation, including schematics, I/O lists, and programming standards Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, maintenance, quality, safety) to implement process improvements Support continuous improvement initiatives related to automation, cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and safety Ensure control systems comply with safety standards, electrical codes, and Molex engineering standards Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations personnel as needed Support new equipment installations, upgrades and commissioning, including factory and site acceptance testing at Molex productions globally Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field Willing to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally Minimum of 3 years of experience in controls or automation engineering within a manufacturing environment Hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting with Beckhoff-TwinCAT Experience with Object Oriented Programing, Ladder Logic and Structured Text Experience with HMI development, industrial networks, and I/O systems Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical documentation What Will Put You Ahead Experience supporting high-volume or discrete manufacturing operations Programing experience with robotics, vision systems, VFDs, servos, and Interpolated motion control (Camming, Gearing) Experience with safety PLCs, machine safety standards, and risk assessments Knowledge of continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies Experience working cross-functionally with maintenance and production teams At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are Molex's Copper Solutions Business Unit (CSBU) is a global team that works together to deliver exceptional products to worldwide telecommunication and data center customers. CSBU is one of the most highly technically advanced business units within Molex. Our engineering teams are designing cutting edge solutions for high-speed, high-density products that maximize speed, signal integrity, and efficiency. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).