Controls Engineer – Custom Automation & Robotics Integration

Location: Greater Columbus, OH (Onsite)
Travel: 30–40%
Industry: Industrial Automation / Robotics Integration

Position Overview

Bradsby Group is partnered with an established and growing custom automation and robotics integrator in the Greater Columbus, OH area seeking a Controls Engineer to join their engineering team.

Our client specializes in designing, building, and integrating turnkey automation and robotic systems for a diverse range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, agriculture, medical, and industrial manufacturing.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Controls Engineer who enjoys working on custom-engineered equipment, developing PLC/HMI programs from scratch, and seeing projects through from initial design and programming to installation and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and program PLC ladder logic and HMI applications for custom automation equipment and robotic systems.

• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and technical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.

• Integrate, test, and troubleshoot control systems during equipment assembly and initial machine builds.

• Support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning at customer facilities.

• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and robotics teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, controls, and automation-related issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• 3+ years of hands-on PLC and HMI programming experience, including developing programs from scratch.

• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs; familiarity with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, or other platforms is a plus.

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, including creating, reading, and interpreting electrical schematics.

• Experience with custom automation equipment, machine builders, or systems integration environments preferred.

• Exposure to industrial robotics (FANUC, Yaskawa, ABB, KUKA, Kawasaki, etc.) is highly desirable.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Willingness to travel approximately 30–40% for customer installations, startups, and commissioning. Some projects may require multiple consecutive weeks onsite.