Requisition ID: 98095-1 Title: Controls System Engineer. Location: Columbus, IN Duration: 6+ Months Salary Range: $40- $45 an hour on W2 /C2C
We are seeking a Controls System Engineer with hands-on experience in PLC-based control systems, particularly Rockwell Automation ControlLogix and Studio 5000. The ideal candidate will have experience designing, programming, troubleshooting, and supporting industrial automation and manufacturing control systems.
Required Technical Skills
Strong experience with Rockwell Automation ControlLogix system design.
Proficiency in PLC programming using Rockwell Studio 5000.
Experience with ladder logic, motion control, and safety programming.
Proficiency in Rockwell HMI programming using FactoryTalk View Studio.
Understanding of PLC hardware, industrial communication protocols, sensors, and actuators.
Experience supporting and troubleshooting PLC-based hardware and software.
Knowledge of machine safety systems.
Experience with Siemens Step 7 or other Siemens PLC platforms is preferred.
Knowledge of Function Block and Structured Text programming is a plus.
Preferred Skills
Robotic Systems: FANUC, Nachi
Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence, Coherix
CNC: FANUC PMC ladder programming
Industrial networking, PLC communication, and control-system architecture
Manufacturing automation and production equipment
Roles & Responsibilities
Design, develop, implement, and maintain industrial control systems.
Develop and execute bench tests to validate control-system functionality.
Program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion, and safety systems.
Modify software and equipment to ensure sensors, actuators, and control devices operate according to specifications.
Install, configure, troubleshoot, and provide technical support for PLC-based hardware and software.
Diagnose complex controls issues and implement corrective actions and change requests.
Support PLC, HMI, and MES programming changes.
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines to improve plant processes and equipment.
Work with equipment suppliers to establish and maintain programming, networking, architecture, hardware, and documentation standards.
Support plant transformation initiatives across RMEP, CEP, and CMEP, particularly within Assembly and Machining areas.
Provide production support and troubleshoot automation issues as required.
Coach and mentor less-experienced Controls Engineers.
Ensure control-system designs and modifications comply with applicable safety and engineering standards.