Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot PLC-based automation systems for industrial applications.
• Program and modify PLC logic to support machine and robotic applications, ensuring reliable and safe operation.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical designers and electrical engineers to understand system functionality, requirements, and constraints.
• Review and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to support system design, debugging, and modification.
• Develop detailed machine sequences and document operational logic for use in programming, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Configure, develop, and support HMI applications to provide intuitive operator interfaces and system diagnostics.
• Support commissioning, testing, debugging, and validation of automated machinery and control systems.
• Troubleshoot controls, electrical, robotic, and automation issues to minimize downtime and improve system reliability.
• Aid in continuous improvement of controls standards, programming practices, and documentation.
• Participate in customer demonstrations, factory acceptance tests (FATs), and system startup activities as required.
• Work with sensors, actuators, and industrial control hardware to integrate and optimize system performance.

Requirements

• Experience programming PLCs in an industrial automation environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Proven experience troubleshooting automated machinery and control systems.
• Solid understanding of machine sequencing and industrial automation concepts.
• Strong logical problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Hands-on experience working with sensors, actuators, and industrial control hardware.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision after onboarding.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms (highly preferred).
• Experience with Omron PLC platforms.

Qualifications

• Industrial robotics experience, including collaborative robots (cobots) and SCARA robots.
• Familiarity with industrial robot brands such as Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, Universal Robots, and similar platforms.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley HMI development.
• Servo drive programming and integration experience.
• Motion control experience in automated machinery or robotics applications.
• Machine commissioning and startup experience in industrial environments.
• Industrial networking experience for integrating and supporting connected automation systems.
• C# programming experience for custom tools, utilities, or interfaces.
• Experience using Visual Studio for software development.
• Experience developing custom machine interfaces for specialized automation equipment.
• Background in manufacturing or machine building environments.