Junior Controls Engineer

About the role

Join the Manufacturing Control team at Contec, where you’ll work on PLC programming and visualization to build the factory of the future. As a Junior Controls Engineer, you’ll own projects from start to finish—designing solutions, coding, testing, and commissioning—all while collaborating closely with customers and your project coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Function Design Specification (FDS) by analyzing the client’s User Requirements Document (URD) and proposing optimal solutions.
• Program PLCs and design HMI interfaces according to the approved FDS, following either client or Contec standards.
• Enable data exchange between PLCs and parent systems in partnership with the MOM/MES department.
• Prepare and conduct internal office simulations (Factory Acceptance Tests) with clients, either on-site or remotely.
• Commission and start up systems on-site, perform Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and fine-tune as needed.
• Compile project documentation, including FDS, operator/training manuals, and other deliverables to meet milestones.
• Provide aftercare support as required by the project.
• Collaborate with the project team and clients to ensure successful project completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Electromechanics (or equivalent work experience).
• First work experience in automation engineering is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Proactive and logical problem-solving approach.
• Willingness and ability to travel for project work; comfortable working in diverse industrial environments and collaborating with customers on-site.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Skills

• Required knowledge of at least one of the following automation technologies:
  • Rockwell: Studio 5000, FTview
  • Siemens: Step7, TIA Portal, WinCC, PCS7
• Beneficial (but not required) knowledge of:
  • Schneider: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Operator Terminal Expert
  • Networks: ProfiNet, Ethernet-IP, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet

Benefits

• Join a global team of 270 specialists across 10 international offices with a flat, transparent organizational structure.
• Participate in Contec’s shareholder plan and work on international projects across various sectors.
• Balanced guidance from a mix of young talent and experienced colleagues.
• Personal and professional development through a dedicated training package.
• Flexible working hours (start between 7:00 AM & 9:30 AM, end between 3:30 PM & 6:00 PM).
• Option to work from home 1 day per week.
• 15-20 days of PTO (depending on position), 9 company holidays, plus up to 12 days of additional time off using accrued glide time.
• Comprehensive salary package with additional benefits:
  • Healthcare coverage.
  • 401K program.
  • Company shareholder program.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.