{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b04423ae5c8ff1e6e3868a47","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b04423ae5c8ff1e6e3868a47","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b04423ae5c8ff1e6e3868a47","title":"Controls Engineer II","description":"JOB DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Controls Engineer is responsible for implementing and commissioning controls solutions for internal machine builds and automation projects based on established system concepts and architectures. This role focuses on turning defined electrical and automation designs into functional, reliable systems through robot programming, PLC / HMI development, and integration of control technologies.\n\nThe Controls Engineer works from line diagrams, control concepts, and system requirements provided by technical leadership, and is accountable for developing the detailed control logic, device integration, and validation needed to make those designs real on the factory floor. This includes evaluating and selecting appropriate control technologies to achieve required functions and integrating them into the defined control scheme.\n\nPrimary emphasis is on robot programming, PLC / HMI implementation, and system-level debugging during build and commissioning. This role collaborates closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure controls implementations meet functional, safety, and operational expectations while aligning with site standards and project timelines.\n\nMentorship is delivered through hands-on execution, debugging, and commissioning activities, with less-experienced team members learning alongside active system development and real-world problem solving.\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nDevelop and implement robot, PLC, and HMI programs based on defined system concepts and requirements\nIntegrate control technologies and field devices into complete automation systems\nDebug and commission systems during build, integration, and startup\nSupport selection and application of control hardware and technologies\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration and performance issues\nSupport FAT, SAT, and production ramp activities\nEnsure controls implementations align with site standards and safety requirements\nProvide hands-on technical guidance to other team members\nContribute lessons learned to improve future controls implementations\nEDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field\nEquivalent demonstrated experience may be considered in lieu of degree\nREQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years hands-on experience developing and commissioning industrial automation systems.\nDemonstrated experience programming and commissioning robotic automation systems.\nDemonstrated experience developing and deploying PLC-based control systems integrated with HMI interfaces.\nExperience translating functional requirements or control concepts into structured, maintainable control logic.\nProven system-level troubleshooting experience across robot, PLC, HMI, and integrated devices.\nExperience contributing to multiple automation projects concurrently within a structured engineering environment.\nDemonstrated ability to scope and estimate controls development effort for programming, integration, and commissioning activities.\nDemonstrated experience providing technical guidance and reviewing the work of other engineers as part of delivering automation systems.\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience with robotic platforms such as Universal Robots or ABB.\nExperience with PLC platforms such as Omron, Rockwell, or IDEC.\nExperience integrating machine vision systems into production automation environments.\nExperience with vision platforms such as Keyence, Teledyne, Cognex, or similar.\nExperience developing automation-related software tools using an object-oriented language such as C#, C++, or Python.\nExperience with Industry 4.0 initiatives, including integration of automation systems with factory data systems, production databases, MES platforms, or reporting tools.\nExperience working in custom machine-build or project-based automation environments.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT: Primarily performed in a combination of office and manufacturing plant floor environments.\nRole requires hands-on interaction with automated equipment during build, integration, and commissioning activities.\nRegular work within machine cells and equipment enclosures during troubleshooting and startup.\nMay require standing for extended periods, accessing equipment at floor level or elevated positions, and moving within machine framing as part of system integration activities.\nOccasional lifting of components or tools up to 35 lbs.","company":"Spectrum Plastics Group","rawCompany":"spectrum plastics group","city":"Hermann","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-28T03:38:35.662Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"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"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controls Engineer II","description":"JOB DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Controls Engineer is responsible for implementing and commissioning controls solutions for internal machine builds and automation projects based on established system concepts and architectures. This role focuses on turning defined electrical and automation designs into functional, reliable systems through robot programming, PLC / HMI development, and integration of control technologies.\n\nThe Controls Engineer works from line diagrams, control concepts, and system requirements provided by technical leadership, and is accountable for developing the detailed control logic, device integration, and validation needed to make those designs real on the factory floor. This includes evaluating and selecting appropriate control technologies to achieve required functions and integrating them into the defined control scheme.\n\nPrimary emphasis is on robot programming, PLC / HMI implementation, and system-level debugging during build and commissioning. This role collaborates closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure controls implementations meet functional, safety, and operational expectations while aligning with site standards and project timelines.\n\nMentorship is delivered through hands-on execution, debugging, and commissioning activities, with less-experienced team members learning alongside active system development and real-world problem solving.\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nDevelop and implement robot, PLC, and HMI programs based on defined system concepts and requirements\nIntegrate control technologies and field devices into complete automation systems\nDebug and commission systems during build, integration, and startup\nSupport selection and application of control hardware and technologies\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration and performance issues\nSupport FAT, SAT, and production ramp activities\nEnsure controls implementations align with site standards and safety requirements\nProvide hands-on technical guidance to other team members\nContribute lessons learned to improve future controls implementations\nEDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field\nEquivalent demonstrated experience may be considered in lieu of degree\nREQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years hands-on experience developing and commissioning industrial automation systems.\nDemonstrated experience programming and commissioning robotic automation systems.\nDemonstrated experience developing and deploying PLC-based control systems integrated with HMI interfaces.\nExperience translating functional requirements or control concepts into structured, maintainable control logic.\nProven system-level troubleshooting experience across robot, PLC, HMI, and integrated devices.\nExperience contributing to multiple automation projects concurrently within a structured engineering environment.\nDemonstrated ability to scope and estimate controls development effort for programming, integration, and commissioning activities.\nDemonstrated experience providing technical guidance and reviewing the work of other engineers as part of delivering automation systems.\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience with robotic platforms such as Universal Robots or ABB.\nExperience with PLC platforms such as Omron, Rockwell, or IDEC.\nExperience integrating machine vision systems into production automation environments.\nExperience with vision platforms such as Keyence, Teledyne, Cognex, or similar.\nExperience developing automation-related software tools using an object-oriented language such as C#, C++, or Python.\nExperience with Industry 4.0 initiatives, including integration of automation systems with factory data systems, production databases, MES platforms, or reporting tools.\nExperience working in custom machine-build or project-based automation environments.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT: Primarily performed in a combination of office and manufacturing plant floor environments.\nRole requires hands-on interaction with automated equipment during build, integration, and commissioning activities.\nRegular work within machine cells and equipment enclosures during troubleshooting and startup.\nMay require standing for extended periods, accessing equipment at floor level or elevated positions, and moving within machine framing as part of system integration activities.\nOccasional lifting of components or tools up to 35 lbs.","datePosted":"2026-06-28T03:38:35.662Z","dateModified":"2026-06-28T03:38:35.662Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Spectrum Plastics Group","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Hermann","addressRegion":"MO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b04423ae5c8ff1e6e3868a47"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b04423ae5c8ff1e6e3868a47"}}