Controls Engineer
Overview:
In this role you design, develop, program and commission controls for material handling equipment, focusing on PLC/HMI programming and safe, efficient operation. You will work with electrical, mechanical, and project teams to deliver projects on time and to spec, solving complex control problems and leading field commissioning. You'll integrate systems with SCADA/MES and apply safety standards to meet regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on engineering role with significant impact on equipment performance and reliability. Compensation / Benefits MedicalDentalVisionPaid Time OffPaid Holidays
Responsibilities:
- Design control system architectures and wiring diagrams with engineering teams
- Develop, test and maintain PLC programs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
- Design and implement HMI screens for operator interfaces
- Lead FAT, SAT and field commissioning/start-up activities
- Troubleshoot faults, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Create and maintain control system documentation (design specs, ladder/structured text, wiring diagrams, commissioning reports)
- Integrate control systems with SCADA, MES and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus)
- Provide technical support and training to operations/maintenance
- Apply safety standards and drive continuous improvement in control logic and equipment performance
Key requirements:
- 3+ years in controls engineering, PLC programming and industrial automation
- Proven PLC programming experience (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens or similar)HMI development experience (FactoryTalk, WinCC, Wonderware)
- Field commissioning and start-up on process/manufacturing equipment
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics, instrumentation, control loops, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC)
- Proficiency in ladder logic, function block, structured text and sequential function charts
- Experience FAT/SAT, as-built documentation and commissioning reports
- Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning and supportproblem-solvingattention to detailindependencePLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens)HMI development (FactoryTalk, WinCC, Wonderware)SCADA/MES integration