Automation and Control Engineer (Production or Plant) Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, In my last role at a mid sized plant, I led a project to reconfigure the control system for the main packaging line, cutting changeover time by 22 percent and reducing unplanned downtime over a 6 month period. The work was hands on, from instrument calibration to PLC logic revisions, and I kept the team aligned with practical milestones and clear owner responsibilities. I’m drawn to [Company Name] because I know you’re focused on reliable production with solid hands on problem solving. My strengths sit at the intersection of control engineering and production planning. I’ve built auto data dashboards, tuned PID loops, and implemented fault tolerant sequences for critical lines. I’ve worked with SCADA and PLC platforms, and I’m comfortable coordinating maintenance bursts with the production schedule. I’m also comfortable talking through layout changes and how to balance throughput with safety and quality. I’m keen to bring that mix to your team. One concrete example from [Previous Company] involved a stubborn vibration issue on a centrifuge that caused intermittent quality defects. I mapped the problem to a drive system and updated the control strategy to anticipate bearing wear, then adjusted the preventive maintenance plan. The result was a stable process with a significant drop in quality alarms and a smoother production rhythm, which allowed the operators to focus more on routine tasks rather than troubleshooting. I’m available to chat about how I can contribute to your automation and control goals. If convenient, I’d welcome a discussion about how my hands on approach and practical mindset could fit with your production priorities at [Company Name]. Kind regards, [Your Name]