Controls Engineer

A growing manufacturer of custom industrial equipment is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, programming, and commissioning of highly engineered automation systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, one-off equipment used in manufacturing environments across a global customer base. Engineers here are heavily involved from initial programming through installation, startup, and ongoing system support. What You’ll Do Program and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) Support development and commissioning of custom automation equipment Work closely with engineering teams to bring new machines from concept through startup Travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting Provide remote support for equipment in the field Debug electrical and controls issues using schematics and system knowledge Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams on system integration This role includes roughly 10-20% travel for system commissioning and support (may vary by project) What They’re Looking For 3–8+ years of experience in controls / automation engineering Hands-on PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens) Background in custom equipment, system integration, or machine building environments Experience supporting or commissioning equipment in the field Strong troubleshooting ability using electrical schematics Comfortable working in a hands‑on, project-driven environment Nice to Have HMI or basic SCADA exposure Experience with vision systems or advanced automation Exposure to global customer support or travel Why This Role Work on custom-built equipment , not repetitive production systems High level of ownership across full project lifecycle Opportunity to support systems globally Strong technical team with hands‑on engineering culture #J-18808-Ljbffr