$110,000–$125,000 Per Year
Allen-Bradley, Automation, Automation Systems, Biology, Building Commissioning, Commissioning, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Electricity, Identify Issues, Industrial Development, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Motion Control, On Site Support, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Robotics, Schematics, Software Design, Software Development, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Startup, System Integration (SI), Technical Writing
This Controls Engineer position supports the design, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of custom automation systems, robotic cells, and production equipment. This individual will work closely with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, installation-ready machinery for highly regulated manufacturing environments
Client Details
Our client is a growing engineering and manufacturing organization develops specialized automation solutions for customers in highly regulated industries. The company partners with manufacturers to improve production efficiency, product quality, and operational reliability through advanced equipment and process automation.
Description
This Controls Engineer will be responsible for:
- Designing and developing control software for industrial automation equipment.
- Programming and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, machine vision systems, and industrial networks.
- Supporting integration of robotic systems and automated production equipment.
- Assisting with machine startup, commissioning, and onsite troubleshooting.
- Diagnosing and resolving controls-related issues during production and field service activities.
- Collaborating with engineering and fabrication teams during machine builds and installations.
- Maintaining project documentation, revision control, and backup files.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance and reliability.
Profile
A Successful Controls Engineer will have:
- 2+ years of controls engineering or industrial automation experience.
- Experience programming PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
- Strong troubleshooting experience with automated machinery and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
- Experience supporting machine startups and commissioning.
- Experience with robotics, machine vision, motion control, and industrial networking preferred.
- Beckhoff/TwinCAT experience highly preferred.
- Ignition experience is a plus
Job Offer
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Hands-on role supporting machine builds, commissioning, and advanced automation projects.
- Exposure to robotics, machine vision, and custom machinery design.
- Opportunity for career growth within a growing engineering-focused organization.
- Occasional travel supporting customer installations and machine startups.
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