Controls Engineer
Tenneco
Napoleon, OH · Posted October 18, 2026
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About the job
At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.
With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.
How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.
Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.
Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way
Job Description – Controls Engineer
ABOUT TENNECO
At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.
How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.
Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.
Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way .
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position is responsible for the improvement of our manufacturing plant and for assessing, designing, and optimizing critical operational systems, and overseeing the infrastructure and equipment. Leveraging data-driven insights and a hands-on approach to problem-solving, you enable long-term success and set the standard for collaboration across the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Gathering and analyzing data, blueprints, and reports.
Determining facility and equipment specifications.
Analyzing project costs and preparing budgets.
Designing and overseeing the implementation of facility expansion, layout, various systems, and quality controls.
Evaluating operational systems and equipment infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficiency.
Developing processing plans and optimizing resource allocation.
Planning and coordinating infrastructure and equipment upgrade schedules and activities.
Coordinating and overseeing contractors performing upgrade activities.
Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards.
Preparing reports and compliance documentation.
Experience with AutoCAD, and MS Office.
Knowledge of relevant regulations and building codes.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Associate's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience as a Controls Engineer or in a similar role in a manufacturing setting.
Experience with industrial automation equipment and robotics.
Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens and Yaskawa robotics strongly preferred
We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.
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