Controls Engineer -PLC

Unicon Systems
  • Tampa, FL
  • Full-time
3 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer II


Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Customer Sites / Field-Based
Travel: Up to 50% or more, depending on project requirements
Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.


Position Summary


We are seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer II to support customer-site controls upgrades, system retrofits, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field implementation activities.


The ideal candidate will have strong experience with PLC programming, Ladder Logic, Studio 5000/RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, AutoCAD Electrical, electrical controls design, system integration, and industrial automation.


This position will support conveyor systems, automated material handling equipment, and other industrial automation applications from initial design through installation, startup, and final commissioning.


Key Responsibilities


  • Develop, modify, test, troubleshoot, and debug PLC and HMI software.
  • Perform controls upgrades, retrofits, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites.
  • Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs using Studio 5000 / RSLogix and Ladder Logic.
  • Develop and support FactoryTalk View HMI applications.
  • Support installation and integration of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motor controls, safety devices, sensors, and distributed I/O.
  • Create and update electrical schematics, panel drawings, I/O layouts, and controls documentation using AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Troubleshoot PLCs, control panels, field devices, communication networks, and industrial automation systems.
  • Support brownfield modernization and legacy controls upgrade projects.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams, customers, vendors, and field technicians.
  • Participate in controls design reviews, code reviews, system validation, installation, startup, and post-implementation support.
  • Assist with hardware selection, technical specifications, procurement support, and project implementation planning.
Required Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, or a related field.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Ladder Logic programming.
  • Experience with Studio 5000 / RSLogix and FactoryTalk View.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Experience troubleshooting PLC-based industrial control systems in production or field environments.
  • Strong understanding of PLCs, I/O, relays, contactors, motor starters, sensors, safety circuits, VFDs, and control panels.
  • Experience supporting field installation, commissioning, controls upgrades, and startup activities.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% or more based on project requirements.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications


  • Experience with brownfield retrofits, controls modernization, and field upgrades.
  • Knowledge of EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profibus, and DeviceNet.
  • Experience with conveyor systems, warehouse automation, or automated material handling systems.
  • Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics, panel layouts, and controls architecture drawings.
  • Experience supporting customer sites during installation, commissioning, and production startup.
How to Apply


Interested and qualified candidates can send their updated resume along with the following details:


Email: hari@uniconsys.com


Please include:


  • Updated Resume
  • Current Location
  • Work Authorization / Visa Status
  • Total Years of Experience
  • Availability to Start
  • Willingness to Travel
Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States will be considered.


Numbers & Facts

LocationTampa, FL
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Allen-Bradleyunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • AutoCADunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Automation Systemsunmatched
  • Brownfield Redevelopmentunmatched
  • Code Reviewsunmatched
  • Commission Controlsunmatched
  • Commissioningunmatched
  • Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Control Systemsunmatched
  • Conveyor Systemsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Debugging Skillsunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Electrical Designunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Ethernetunmatched
  • HMI Softwareunmatched
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
  • IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Industrial Engineeringunmatched
  • Input/Outputunmatched
  • Ladder Logicunmatched
  • Motor Control Systemsunmatched
  • On Site Supportunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procurement Specificationsunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Retrofitunmatched
  • Sales/Support Engineering (SE)unmatched
  • Schematicsunmatched
  • Software Designunmatched
  • Startupunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • System Validationunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)unmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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