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Controls Engineer (PLC/Automation)

Your Talent Source LLC

Niles, OH

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SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Control Systems, ControlLogix, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Ethernet, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Machine Learning, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Systems, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Program Control, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Schematics, Software Configuration Management, Strategic Planning, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Integration (SI), System Migration, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Time Tracking
LOCATION
Niles, OH
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Today

Controls Engineer (PLC/Automation)
We’re looking for an Industrial PLC Controls Engineer with experience in Allen-Bradley PLCs, SCADA systems, and manufacturing automation to support our client’s equipment reliability, process improvements, and plant performance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 3+ years of experience with programming Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), RSLogix/Studio 5000 & FactoryTalk View.
  • Experience with condition-based monitoring platforms (e.g., vibration analysis tools, SCADA systems).
  • Strong understanding of industrial automation, control systems, and electrical schematics.
  • Ability to analyze equipment performance data and identify predictive maintenance opportunities.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration with the ability to adapt messaging based on the audience.
  • Highly organized and able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
  • Role is on-site.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Build systems & create new programming.
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and related control systems.
  • Program and modify control logic to optimize equipment performance and reliability.
  • Implement and support industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet, etc.).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems with existing equipment.
  • Develop strategies for real-time equipment monitoring, including sensor selection and data integration.
  • Design and implement SCADA systems to continuously evaluate equipment efficiencies.
  • Maintain documentation for control systems, wiring diagrams, and software configurations.
  • Identify obsolete controls and components & provide migration plans to derisk.
  • Accountable for technical support and daily problem solving/root cause analysis.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and asset availability.
  • Coordinate with vendors and contractors and act as technical lead to support capital projects.
  • Periodically report or present information relevant to efficiency/reliability improvement.
  • Support strategic initiatives to leverage AI and machine learning.

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