Controls Engineer, Industrial Automation & PLC Programming
Overview
Own complex industrial automation projects from design through commissioning in a hands on, onsite role. You will work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and cobots to develop machine sequences and support full system integration. Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to translate requirements into reliable control solutions and robust diagnostics. This role emphasizes practical problem solving on the shop floor and in startup activities. You will stand out by applying practical, methodical troubleshooting and hands-on expertise to deliver uptime and performance gains.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and troubleshoot PLC based automation systems for industrial applications and improve reliability.
- 2Design machine sequences and document operational logic for programming commissioning and maintenance.
- 3Program modify PLC logic to support machine and robotic applications with safe operation.
- 4Configure develop and support HMI applications for intuitive operator interfaces and diagnostics.
- 5Collaborate with mechanical designers and electrical engineers to understand constraints and requirements.
- 6Assist commissioning testing debugging and validation of automated machinery and control systems.
- 7Troubleshoot controls electrical robotic and automation issues to minimize downtime.
- 8Support continuous improvement of controls standards programming practices and documentation.
- 9Participate in customer demonstrations factory acceptance tests FATs and system startup activities.
- 10Work with sensors actuators and industrial control hardware to integrate and optimize system performance.
Requirements10
- 13–7+ years of controls engineering experience
- 2Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
- 3Experience with Omron PLC platforms
- 4Industrial robotics experience including cobots and SCARA robots
- 5Familiarity with brands such as Fanuc ABB Yaskawa Universal Robots
- 6Experience with Allen-Bradley HMI development
- 7Servo drive programming and integration experience
- 8Machine commissioning and startup experience in industrial environments
- 9Industrial networking experience for integrating and supporting connected automation systems
- 10C# programming experience for custom tools utilities or interfaces
Salary Insight
$94 - $125k per year
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