Your Job
Molex is seeking two Controls Engineers to join our Lincoln Automation / Controls organization supporting our Transportation Solutions division. These positions are part of innovative, collaborative teams responsible for designing, developing, and supporting advanced manufacturing and assembly processes.
While both roles share a common technical foundation, one opening is focused on New Product Introduction (NPI) and one opening is focused on Sustaining / manufacturing support. Placement will be based on experience and business need.
What You Will Do
- Design, develop and support controls solutions for manufacturing
- Support machines in a manufacturing environment
- Design electrical and control panels
- Develop PLC, HMI, and related automation programs
- Perform debugging, tuning, and performance optimization
- Support SAT, post‑installation support, and troubleshooting
- Develop documentation (SOPs, user manuals, troubleshooting guides)
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards
- Work directly with internal stakeholders (production, quality, maintenance)
- Collaborate with automation, manufacturing, and IT/OT team
Role Focus Areas
Controls Engineer – NPI
- Design and support controls solutions for new manufacturing and assembly processes
- Translate process requirements into automation and controls specifications
- Support equipment build, installation, and global launch activities
- Travel 10–30% domestically and internationally
Controls Engineer – Sustaining
- Support and troubleshoot existing manufacturing equipment
- Improve performance, reliability, and safety of installed automation systems
- Partner closely with production and maintenance teams
- Travel approximately 10–15% domestically
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Ability to support required travel based on role (NPI: 10-30% domestic + international / Sustaining: 10-15% domestic)
- Associate of Applied Science in Electronics or Related Field
What Will Put You Ahead
- B.S. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of industrial experience with PLC, HMI, servo controls, and automation systems
- Machine vision experience
- Experience with platforms such as Beckhoff, Allen‑Bradley, Yaskawa, Ignition
This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship or transfer. 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.