Controls Engineer
Job Description
Job Description
Controls Engineer (Industrial Automation)
A well-established, low-turnover industrial machinery manufacturer is hiring a Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of automated control systems. This role works on custom machinery with room for ownership, growth, and real technical impact within a team-driven culture.
What You’ll Do
- Design electrical control systems, schematics, and BOMs
- Program and debug PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred), HMIs, and motion/servo controls
- Integrate sensors, pneumatics, and automation hardware
- Support machine installs, startup, and troubleshooting on-site and remotely
- Partner with mechanical engineering for full system integration
- Train and mentor service technicians
- Travel up to 50% overnight for customer support and commissioning
Required Experience
- 3+ years in Controls/Automation Engineering
- Bachelor’s in Electrical, Controls, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
- PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell)
- HMI development
- Motion/servo systems experience
- Electrical schematic design (AutoCAD Electrical or similar)
- Industrial controls knowledge (sensors, pneumatics, VFDs, control panels)
- Strong troubleshooting in field and remote environments
- Ability to travel up to 50%
Nice to Have
- Thermoforming or plastics machinery experience
- Robotics or material handling integration
- VFDs, PID, EtherNet/IP, Modbus
- UL panel design or CE standards
Compensation & Schedule
- Salary: $80K – $90K (open to $100K–$110K for advanced experience)
- Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Travel: Up to 50%, overnight as needed
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