Controls Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, install, and support PLC-based hardware and software for mechanical and hydraulic manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and provide technical support for PLC-based hardware and software.
• Design and implement control systems for mechanical and hydraulic manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure installation and commissioning meet design standards.
• Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments.
• Identify technologies for engineering projects.
• Procure and integrate industrial equipment and automation controls.
• Program Visual Basic for production data collection and traceability.
• Program, debug, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and robotic systems.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting and debugging.
• Develop and maintain electrical systems for a safe working environment.
• Improve quality and manufacturing process performance.
• Design and program PLCs and variable frequency drives.
• Assist maintenance with troubleshooting equipment and controls-related issues.
• Perform system specification, design, architecture, and development for control systems.
• Program Rockwell/Siemens PLCs, networking, and HMI.
• Develop standards, procedures, manuals, and other documentation for projects.
• Design and implement compressor and pumps control systems.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of communications networks and wiring.
• Study project and customer specification documents and develop control packages accordingly.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality departments to ensure compliance with the change management process.

Requirements

• 5+ years in controls engineering.
• PLC programming experience with Rockwell and/or Siemens.
• HMI programming.
• Electrical troubleshooting expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience with plastic and rubber industries.

Work Environment

The role requires spending a majority of the time on the floor troubleshooting and teaching maintenance controls. The facility operates on a shift basis with 1st shift running from 7 AM to 3 PM and 2nd shift from 3 PM to 11 PM. The facility is a global automotive supplier that has recently come under new management.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in Russell Springs, KY. The facility operates on a shift basis with 1st shift (7 AM to 3 PM) and 2nd shift (3 PM to 11 PM).