We are seeking a skilled Control Engineer with hands-on experience in PLC programming, automated vision inspection systems, and manufacturing automation. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and GuardLogix, along with Cognex or Keyence vision systems and FactoryTalk ME/SE HMIs.
The engineer will support the installation, troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement of automated assembly equipment in a manufacturing environment, ensuring equipment reliability, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Job Responsibilities
Provide technical support to maintenance teams and resolve day-to-day manufacturing equipment issues.
Troubleshoot machine stoppages, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
Program, modify, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and GuardLogix platforms.
Configure, troubleshoot, and support automated vision inspection systems using Cognex or Keyence.
Develop and troubleshoot PLC logic using Ladder Logic, Structured Control Language (SCL), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Graph-based programming, as applicable.
Support HMI development and troubleshooting using FactoryTalk ME/SE.
Diagnose servo and stepper motor systems, motion controllers, and associated control equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and use conventional diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electrical and control systems.
Develop equipment specifications and collaborate with vendors on automated and manual equipment quotations.
Review equipment quotes, participate in design reviews, and collaborate with project teams on custom assembly equipment.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase Overall Equipment
Effectiveness (OEE), equipment reliability, and manufacturing productivity.
Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, machine risk assessments, and Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) activities.
Support equipment specifications, supplier selection, equipment qualification, and validation activities.
Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and equipment commissioning, as applicable.
Ensure equipment designs and control systems comply with applicable NFPA standards, safety requirements, and manufacturing quality procedures.
Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and external suppliers to support project execution.
Numbers & Facts
Location
North Haven, CT
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
$45–$50 Per Hour
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Mechatronics.
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on controls engineering or manufacturing automation experience.
Experience with automated machine vision systems, preferably Cognex; Keyence experience is also acceptable.
Experience with FactoryTalk ME/SE HMI platforms.
PLC programming experience using Ladder Logic, SCL, FBD, and/or Graph.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment and performing root-cause analysis.
Experience diagnosing servo and stepper motor systems, motion controllers, and related equipment.
Experience with equipment validation and qualification activities.
About Company
Compunnel Inc boasts over three decades of experience collaborating with leading global enterprises to meet their needs for flexible workforce solutions and on-demand talent. We are a worldwide organization offering strategic workforce management, IT consulting, and on-demand talent services. Our specialization lies in serving various sectors including Financial Services, Healthcare, IT, Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Retail, Telecom, Manufacturing, and Engineering.
Skills
Allen-Bradley
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
COGNEX
Keyence
MACHINE VISION
validation
FAT/SAT
Motion Control
Skills
Allen-Bradleyunmatched
Automated Assembly Equipmentunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Control Engineeringunmatched
ControlLogixunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Automationunmatched
Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
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