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Controls Engineer

Michael Page
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • $150,000–$160,000 Per Year
1 day ago

Job Description

  • Design, develop, and implement industrial automation and control systems.
  • Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
  • Support commissioning, startup, and validation activities at client facilities.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls-related issues in manufacturing environments.
  • Develop control narratives, functional specifications, and system documentation.
  • Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify and implement process improvements.
  • Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for system issues.
  • Configure and integrate instrumentation, drives, motors, and control hardware.
  • Support field installations, testing, and equipment startups.
  • Interface directly with clients and serve as a technical resource throughout project execution.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Diverse, Hands-On Automation ProjectsFull Project Ownership & Client Impact

A successful 'Controls Engineer' should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC systems.
  • Strong understanding of industrial control systems, electrical schematics, and instrumentation.
  • Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and field troubleshooting activities.
  • Ability to work independently and directly with clients.

Our client is a growing engineering and automation firm that partners with industrial and manufacturing facilities to deliver control system design, automation, and process improvement solutions. Known for its hands-on approach and strong technical expertise, the company offers engineers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, solve complex operational challenges, and make a direct impact on plant performance and reliability.

  • Salary range of $150,000 - $160,000 annually
  • Diverse and challenging automation projects
  • Direct client interaction and technical leadership opportunities
  • Exposure to a variety of industrial and manufacturing facilities
  • Opportunity to own projects from design through startup and commissioning
  • Collaborative, growth-oriented engineering environment
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package



Interested? Apply today.

Numbers & Facts

LocationCincinnati, OH
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$150,000–$160,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1976
Websitehttp://www.michaelpage.com/

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales

Skills

  • Acceptance Testingunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Commissioningunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Control Systemsunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Environmental Issuesunmatched
  • Field Trialsunmatched
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Industrial Developmentunmatched
  • Instrumentationunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Project Designunmatched
  • Project Executionunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Startupunmatched
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
  • System Start-Upunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched

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