Robotics Integration & PLC Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Robotics Integration & PLC Controls Engineer

Picture a typical day at our Albion or Elkhart facility : you start by reviewing last nights production data, spot a trend in cycle-time variation, then head to the floor to fine-tune a robotic cell. By afternoon, youre collaborating with welding, machining, and IT teams to roll out a new PLC logic update and documenting the SOP that will keep everything running smoothly.

Dexter is a North American leader in axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets. We leverage advanced robotics, precision welding, and automated machining to deliver superior quality, continuous improvement, and world-class service. Learn more at www.dextergroup.com.

Role overview

Reporting to the Director of CIP and Automation, youll drive automation across our manufacturing operations while using production data to guide decisions and measure results.

What youll do

• Analyze current production workflows to uncover automation opportunities and reduce manual effort.
• Design, implement, and optimize automated systems (robotics, PLCs, process controls) for safety, reliability, and throughput.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate robotics and software into legacy and new equipment.
• Run feasibility studies and cost / benefit analyses to prioritize automation projects.
• Author and maintain process documentation : work instructions, process flows, and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and tune parameters for peak efficiency.
• Train plant personnel and offer ongoing support on new automated processes.
• Track industry trends and best practices in industrial automation and controls.
• Build dashboards and reports that visualize KPIs and progress over time.
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in production data to recommend actionable improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to execute data-driven continuous improvement.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and automation-first thinking.

What you bring

Proficient in : Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.

We offer competitive benefits and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now to join an industry leader and help us elevate quality, safety, and efficiency for the customers we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen.

Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.