Controls Engineer

Industrial Controls Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking an Industrial Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and improve automation and control systems within a manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency while supporting new equipment installations and upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs, HMI applications, and industrial control systems.
• Diagnose electrical and automation issues involving sensors, motors, variable frequency drives, instrumentation, and industrial networks.
• Design and update electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and related documentation.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning, startup, and validation.
• Identify and implement improvements that reduce downtime and increase productivity.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to resolve recurring equipment issues.
• Integrate new equipment and automation into existing manufacturing processes.
• Maintain control system documentation, program backups, and revision records.
• Support machine safety systems and ensure designs meet applicable electrical and safety standards.
• Train maintenance technicians and operators on equipment controls and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience supporting industrial controls and automation in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills; Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens experience preferred.
• Experience developing and troubleshooting HMI applications.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, sensors, and industrial communication protocols.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.

Preferred Experience

• Programming PLCs from scratch and commissioning automated equipment.
• Robotics, motion control, and machine safety systems.
• Electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Manufacturing equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects.

You should be proficient in:

• Bachelor's Degree
• PLC Programming Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)