Controls Engineer

About Our Client

This global manufacturing company specializes in advanced industrial production technologies and precision-engineered materials that support customers across a variety of industries. The organization is committed to operational excellence, automation, continuous improvement, and the application of advanced manufacturing systems to drive quality, productivity, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems supporting manufacturing equipment and plant operations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve HMI and SCADA applications to enhance equipment monitoring and operational performance.
• Support proprietary control platforms and automation technologies used throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Commission new equipment through hardware verification, I/O validation, functional testing, and startup activities.
• Manage and support operational technology (OT) networks connecting production systems, automation devices, and enterprise applications.
• Configure and maintain industrial Ethernet infrastructure, network communications, and managed switches.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and communication issues across both modern Ethernet and legacy industrial communication systems.
• Collaborate with IT teams to support network integration, cybersecurity considerations, and OT/IT connectivity initiatives.
• Maintain and support plant-wide data collection, historian, and SCADA systems.
• Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and automated notification systems that provide real-time operational visibility.
• Improve manufacturing data accessibility to support decision-making, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, automation, and network-related issues affecting production equipment.
• Support and troubleshoot motion control systems, including variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo systems, motors, and related equipment.
• Perform hands-on equipment support and repair activities to minimize downtime and maintain operational performance.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability.
• Lead automation upgrades, equipment retrofits, and process improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation.
• Document system changes, troubleshooting activities, and project outcomes in accordance with company standards and maintenance management processes.
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize production efficiency and equipment performance.
• Provide technical guidance and support to automation, maintenance, and instrumentation personnel.
• Serve as a key technical resource for controls-related projects and complex troubleshooting efforts.
• Collaborate across departments to implement automation solutions that support business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent industrial controls experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or operational technology environments.
• Demonstrated experience commissioning, programming, and supporting PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or equivalent automation systems.
• Experience developing and supporting HMI and SCADA applications.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking concepts, including Ethernet communications, IP addressing, subnetting, and managed network switches.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial communication systems, including RS-232 and RS-485 networks.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing data acquisition, historians, OPC systems, and industrial reporting platforms.
• Experience supporting motion control applications, servo systems, and advanced automation technologies.
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity principles and IT/OT integration strategies.
• Experience working in high-volume or highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k (Company Match)
• PTO Available