PLC Controls Engineer II

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Multiple Locations Across the USA
Travel: Up to 50%+ based on project requirements
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States


Position Overview


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


The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PLC programming, Ladder Logic, Studio 5000/RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, and AutoCAD Electrical, along with experience supporting industrial automation, conveyor, and material handling systems.


Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, test, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs.
• Perform controls upgrades, retrofits, startup, and commissioning at customer sites.
• Support PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, safety devices, relays, and distributed I/O.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, panel drawings, and I/O layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Troubleshoot control panels, field devices, PLC programs, and industrial communication networks.
• Support system integration, field installation, startup, and post-implementation activities.
• Conduct controls design and code reviews and support system validation.
• Assist with hardware selection, technical specifications, procurement, and implementation planning.
• Work directly with customers, vendors, technicians, and internal engineering teams.
• Support brownfield modernization and legacy controls upgrade projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in controls engineering or industrial automation.
• Strong Ladder Logic programming experience.
• Hands-on experience with Studio 5000 / RSLogix and FactoryTalk View.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-based industrial control systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, I/O, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, safety circuits, and control panels.
• Experience with field installation, commissioning, startup, and controls upgrades.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% or more as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with brownfield retrofits and controls modernization.
• Experience with conveyor systems, warehouse automation, or automated material handling.
• Knowledge of EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profibus, and DeviceNet.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics and controls architecture drawings.
• Experience working directly at customer sites during installation and production startup.

How to Apply


Interested candidates can send their updated resume to:


hari@uniconsys.com