Controls Engineer

Production & Operations focuses on designing, managing, and improving production processes and business operations, as well as manufacturing technologies and supply chains. The role involves working with modern systems such as SAP and dashboards, some of which are self-programmed. This is a cross-functional and international environment that offers performance-driven, diverse challenges and exciting projects.

You can look forward to these exciting tasks

• Troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment with a strong focus on field devices, sensors, safety devices, I/O, drives, motors, valves, solenoids, and other controls hardware
• Use PLC and HMI systems as diagnostic tools to trace signals, monitor inputs and outputs, identify faults, and determine equipment status
• Diagnose whether equipment issues are related to electrical hardware, field devices, wiring, industrial networks, safety systems, PLC logic, or mechanical components
• Troubleshoot industrial communication networks and connected automation equipment, including robots, vision systems, scanners, servo systems, and remote I/O
• Support equipment startups, commissioning, production launches, and technical escalations across manufacturing operations
• Perform root-cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, suppliers, and equipment integrators to resolve complex controls and automation issues

This is what you bring to us

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of controls hardware and field devices, including sensors, I/O systems, safety devices, motors, drives, servos, valves, and solenoids
• Experience using Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC platforms for equipment diagnostics, signal tracing, troubleshooting, and minor modifications
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot electrical control circuits using tools such as multimeters and diagnostic software
• Experience troubleshooting industrial networks such as EtherNet/IP or PROFINET and connected automation devices
• Experience with robotics, vision systems, motion control, or automated assembly equipment preferred, including platforms such as FANUC, ABB, Cognex, or Keyence

 

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Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.  

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. 

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Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) 
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

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