Controls Engineer
Overview
As a Controls Engineer, you design, program, debug, and commission control systems for custom automated equipment. You will develop PLC and HMI software and support electrical controls design for machine integration. This hands-on role involves troubleshooting, debugging, and leading commissioning activities on-site with cross-functional engineers. You’ll mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards and documentation, enabling successful customer deployments. This opportunity combines practical engineering with impactful, customer-facing automation work.
Compensation / Benefitspaid time offpaid holidaysthree medical plansdental and vision plans401(k)ESOP plan
ResponsibilitiesDesign, program, debug, and commission controls for custom automated equipmentDevelop and modify Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI programsSupport electrical controls design, panel layouts, I/O development, and machine sequencingTroubleshoot PLC, HMI, servo, motion, robotics and related automation issuesParticipate in machine build, integration, debug, FAT, SAT, and customer commissioningCollaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers for seamless integrationInterpret electrical schematics and control drawings; ensure compliance with specs and safetyMaintain controls documentation, standards, and programming practicesProvide technical leadership and mentoring; travel for on-site installations and commissioning
Key requirements5+ years of controls engineering in custom automation or related manufacturingExtensive Allen Bradley PLC programming experienceExperience with Allen Bradley HMIs, motion/servo controls, and industrial automationAbility to troubleshoot and commission complex automated machineryStrong understanding of electrical controls, machine sequencing, and automationGM controls standards experience is a plusBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field (preferred)Strong communication and problem-solving skillsHands-on, onsite work experiencestrong communicationproblem-solvingmentoringAllen-Bradley PLC programmingAllen-Bradley HMImotion/servo controls