Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Post Date

Feb 12, 2026

Location

Louisville-Jefferson County,
Kentucky

ZIP/Postal Code

40213
US
Apr 13, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

MIC-c796f16f-ee72-44d6-a748-5a483195efcb

Pay Rate

$32 - $40 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Manufacturing Controls Engineer in the Louisville, Kentucky area. The Engineer will be responsible for launching hardware components within the plant, helping to control the product travel within the freight systems – loading and unloading, working through material demand, inventory levels, and production schedules, and reviewing and approving suppliers designs along with the buyoffs. The Engineer will be working with various teams within the Material Planning & Logistics team and their counterparts in the plant.

Other Responsibilities Include:
• Ensure adherence and compliance to the company Key Unifying Processes (KUP)
• Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles.
• Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects.
• Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow.
• Identify and implement Controls Best Practice; launch Enablers, Training, and Change Control, etc.
• Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues
• Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical
• Monitor use of Structured software specification, organize training for OEM's where required.
• Issue resolution during machine build, installation, and steady state production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc.)
• Setup and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers
• Run-off equipment per specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety.
• Ensure production systems meet objectives through Process Design and FMEAs
• Work with plant and Manufacturing Engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient/timely installation and validation.
• Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards.
• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems.
• Update program backups for automation
• Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry, and conveyor systems.
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements.

Compensation:
$40/hr to $42/hr
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Controls in Vehicle Production – troubleshoot new software & hardware systems to solve manufacturing issues
- 2+ years of experience working with CAD, PLC (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), RS Logix, HMI, Profinet
- 2+ yrs of networking and communication protocol experience
- Familiar with Ford GVOSS standards

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.