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2nd shift Controls Engineer

Georgetown, KY · On-site

$75K - $97K/yr

... controls drawings in an electronic and/or paper format and throughout facility. Maintain ... Ability to engineer and implement error-proofing systems throughout the production process. Part of ...

Faurecia

2nd Shift Controls Engineer

Spring Hill, TN · On-site

$78K - $101K/yr

The role of a Controls Engineer is responsible for industrial controls for the Spring Hill plant that includes working with project managers, maintenance, and process engineers to help develop ...

Faurecia

2nd Shift Controls Engineer

Spring Hill, TN · On-site

$78K - $101K/yr

The role of a Controls Engineer is responsible for industrial controls for the Spring Hill plant that includes working with project managers, maintenance, and process engineers to help develop ...

Silfab Solar

Controls Engineer (Night Shift)

Burlington, WA · On-site

$86K - $111K/yr

... Electrical, Engineering, System Design, Controls Technology or equivalent work experience ... shift). * Must be able to operate, position, adjust, or move equipment, tools, or materials ...

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How much do night shift controls programmer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for night shift controls programmer in the United States is $80,664.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $92,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Night Shift Controls Programmer vs Controls Engineer?

AspectNight Shift Controls ProgrammerControls Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires technical certifications or associate degrees in automation or control systemsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, often with professional engineering license
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, industrial facilities, night shiftsDesign offices, industrial sites, project sites, day shifts
Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, automation, and process industriesUsed across manufacturing, automation, and engineering consulting firms

While both roles involve control systems, the Night Shift Controls Programmer primarily focuses on programming and maintaining control systems during night shifts, often with specialized certifications. Controls Engineers typically have a broader engineering background, focusing on designing, testing, and optimizing control systems across various projects and shifts.

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Infographic showing various Night Shift Controls Programmer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,664 per year, or $38.8 per hour.
2nd shift Controls Engineer

2nd shift Controls Engineer

Adient

Georgetown, KY • On-site

$75K - $97K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Adient rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

470th of 527 rated manufacturers

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support the maintenance department by assisting in the troubleshooting of equipment issues, which includes troubleshooting PLC ladder logic and data handling functions in Control Logix processors.
Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and an archive of PLC programs and machine controls drawings in an electronic and/or paper format and throughout facility.
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve automated equipment including devices, I/O, instruments and all other components associate with automated processes to meet production and safety goals.
Support various I/O devices connected to PLC's including HMI's, scanners, remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, servo drives, etc., and support/assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting pneumatic circuits.
Improve equipment uptime and contribute to Plant reliability maintenance.
Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule and develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Programs.
Ability to diagnose problems with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical and electronic systems.
Applies knowledge of electronic and instrumentation principles to determine equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation.
Implement and maintain data collection system from Plant floor processing equipment.
Ability to engineer and implement error-proofing systems throughout the production process.
Part of multi-disciplinary Plant Team to determine continuous improvement strategies.
Identify and plan for process impact(s) as a result of engineering and launch changes.
Participate in 8D or similar root-cause based problem solving tasks to ensure that abnormalities, when observed, are acted upon to resolve root-causes.
Contribute to specifications for equipment purchases, which include review and commentary on equipment controls drawings prior to build approval.
Complete all required and applicable training required by Adient and its customers.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.
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