Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLCs to support automated production systems
• Configure and maintain HMI and SCADA systems to provide operators with real-time system visibility
• Develop and maintain control panels and electrical schematics
• Integrate sensors, motors, drives, and robotic systems into production environments
• Diagnose and resolve automation and electrical control issues to minimize downtime
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams
• Identify root causes of system failures and implement corrective actions
• Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance
• Drive improvements in system reliability, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Optimize performance of sensors, drives, and motors across production systems
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance production efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve throughput

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–7+ years of experience in controls engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems
• Knowledge of industrial automation components including sensors, drives, and motors
• Experience supporting equipment startup and commissioning