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You can trust Compass to point the way to the most efficient solution.\n\nJob Description\nThis candidate is primarily responsible for PLC and HMI programming to control and interface to our custom designed material handling equipment. Must be able to read and design electrical schematics including power, control and field wiring. Required to travel to customers’ facilities for electrical troubleshooting and commissioning of equipment.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nCreate PLC programs using primarily Rockwell RSLogix and Siemens TIA Portal\n\nCreate HMI applications primarily using Rockwell FactoryTalk View and Siemens WinCC\n\nUnderstand electrical power and control schematics\n\nUnderstand field installation drawings\n\nWork with and interface with internal project managers and external customers\n\nQualifications\n\nSiemens TIA Portal and WinCC programming software\n\nRockwell RSLogix and FactoryTalk programming language\n\nAssociate’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related discipline from an accredited college and 2‑3 years of related work experience\n\nStrong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting aptitude\n\nStrong organizational, planning, and leadership skills\n\nProject management and analytical skills\n\nKnowledge of pneumatics, including volumetric flow rate and pressure\n\nKnowledge of electrical and mechanical design\n\nMust be willing to travel up to 30% nationally and internationally and hold a valid US passport\n\nMust live within a commutable distance to the office, located in Barberton, Ohio\n\nMust possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be insured\n\nMust be able to pass a drug test, at pre‑employment and ongoing during employment\n\nExperience: PLC programming 1 year (Required)\n\nBenefits\n\nGrowing organization\n\nCutting edge technology\n\nCollaborative work environment\n\nBenefits include PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Education Reimbursement\n\n9/80 Work week (every other Friday off)\n\nCompass Systems and Sales is an Equal Opportunity Employer\n\n401(k) matching\n\nEmployee assistance programFlexible spending account\n\nHealth insurance\n\nLife insurance\n\nPaid time off\n\nReferral program\n\nVision insurance\n\nJob Type: Full-time\n\nSchedule\n\n10 hour shift\n\n8 hour shift\n\nMonday to Friday\n\nEducation: Associate (Required)\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Compass Systems","rawCompany":"compass systems","city":"Barberton","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-09T03:13:58.408Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"51-9162.00","title":"Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers","slug":"computer-numerically-controlled-tool-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"333922","title":"Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"conveyor-and-conveying-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controls Engineer (Programmer)","description":"Location: Barberton, OH\n\nJob Id: 271\n\n# of Openings: 1\n\nCompass Systems is the world leader in providing highly engineered Pneumatic & Mechanical Material Handling Systems that provide Segregation Capabilities for the various Alloys of Aluminum Scrap produced by the automobile industry, in the high volume automotive OEM and Tier #1 & #2 supplier production environments. 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