Controls Engineer

Description:

Were looking for two experienced Controls Engineers to join our Equipment Engineering team. This role focuses on the design, programming, and debugging of control systems for both new and existing automated equipment.

Contract Details:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: MondayFriday, 8 hours/day
• Duration: Through end of the year, with potential for direct hire (Estimated end date: 12/28/2025)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and document control system designs for automation equipment
• Program automation systems using a variety of PLCs, HMIs, and robot software
• Troubleshoot and debug systems, ensuring successful qualification and performance in production
• Implement equipment upgrades and modifications to enhance performance, output, quality, or reduce costs
• Collaborate with production and process engineering teams to support the rollout of new equipment
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for equipment issues beyond the scope of the maintenance team
• Partner with suppliers to replicate or improve equipment for capacity expansion
• Continuously improve processes and systems through innovation and collaboration with internal and external experts
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 3 - 10 years of experience in equipment engineering and automation design.
• Proficient in PLC programming and control system design
• Skilled in HMI and robot programming (preferred)
• Ability to write clean, well-documented, and structured code
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel) and AutoCAD
• Quick learner with a willingness to adopt new PLC platforms
• Experience with vision systems such as Epson, Cognex, or Keyence (a plus)

Must-Have Softwares:

• Allen Bradley / Rockwell 
  
  • CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, GuardLogix, RSLogix 5000

Good to Have Softwares:

• Beckhoff
  • TwinCat

• Keyence
  • 2D and 3D vision systems

• Cognex
  

  • 2D and 3D vision systems

     

Compensation:

• Base Rate (per hour)$ 44.00
• OT Rate (per hour)$ 56.00
• DT Rate (per hour)$ 69.00