{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dd2aef20b06acb85e9960bd8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dd2aef20b06acb85e9960bd8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dd2aef20b06acb85e9960bd8","title":"Project Engineer- PLC Controls","description":"Overview:\nElement has an exciting opportunity for a PLC Controls Project Engineer at our Fairfield, OH lab. Element is a\nrecognized leader in testing, inspection, and product certification.\n\nElement Cincinnati’s capabilities range from high and low cycle fatigue testing at elevated and sub-ambient temperatures to fracture mechanics and monotonic testing under tension, compression, shear, and torsion. We also also boast one of the widest ranges of accredited medical device testing in the world, including static, fatigue, and wear testing solutions for hip, knee, spine, and trauma devices.\n\nIf you are not currently authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, Element Materials Technology will not consider your job application. Any candidate must be lawfully eligible to work in the US as a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States (Green Card Holder).\n\nLocation: Fairfield, Ohio\n\nResponsibilities:\nProvide ongoing support for Element-built test machines, which utilize B&R Automation hardware and software. A key focus will be enhancing and expanding capabilities within the existing system.\nSupport and further develop IoT solutions for Element assets. These systems combine custom-built IoT hardware/software with OEM components, including:\nCustom-designed circuit boards\nProgramming in JavaScript\nIntegration with off-the-shelf hardware and hosting services (currently using myDevices)\nDemonstrate initiative and autonomy in daily tasks, often acting without the need for detailed instruction.\nIndependently determine and implement appropriate design methodologies and protocols.\nCollaborate closely with senior engineers at Element and external experts to address well-defined technical challenges, including routine and standardized analyses.\nPartner with cross-functional teams, including:\nElement IT\nElement Data Science\nElement Software Engineering\nElement Operational Excellence\nIndividual lab General Managers and their support staff\nSkills / Qualifications:\nBachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering\n3+ years in industrial automation and controls experience\nMust have PLC Programing experience\nExperience with B&R Automation (a plus).\nStrong skills in control systems, electrical design, and IoT technologies.\nProficient in programming languages (Structured Text, Java, HTML, C++, C#, MySQL).\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.\nU.S. citizenship required; some travel involved.\n#LI-TF1\nCompany Overview:\nElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.\n\nWhen failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.\n\nWhile we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.\n\nIndustries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.\nDiversity Statement:\nAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.\n\nAll suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.\n\nThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)\n\n“If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email Recruitment@element.com”","company":"Element Materials Technology","rawCompany":"element materials technology","city":"Fairfield","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:54:01.649Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"335314","title":"Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing","slug":"relay-and-industrial-control-manufacturing"},{"code":"334513","title":"Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables","slug":"instruments-and-related-products-manufacturing-for-measuring-displaying-and-controlling-industrial-process-variables"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Engineer- PLC Controls","description":"Overview:\nElement has an exciting opportunity for a PLC Controls Project Engineer at our Fairfield, OH lab. Element is a\nrecognized leader in testing, inspection, and product certification.\n\nElement Cincinnati’s capabilities range from high and low cycle fatigue testing at elevated and sub-ambient temperatures to fracture mechanics and monotonic testing under tension, compression, shear, and torsion. We also also boast one of the widest ranges of accredited medical device testing in the world, including static, fatigue, and wear testing solutions for hip, knee, spine, and trauma devices.\n\nIf you are not currently authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, Element Materials Technology will not consider your job application. Any candidate must be lawfully eligible to work in the US as a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States (Green Card Holder).\n\nLocation: Fairfield, Ohio\n\nResponsibilities:\nProvide ongoing support for Element-built test machines, which utilize B&R Automation hardware and software. A key focus will be enhancing and expanding capabilities within the existing system.\nSupport and further develop IoT solutions for Element assets. These systems combine custom-built IoT hardware/software with OEM components, including:\nCustom-designed circuit boards\nProgramming in JavaScript\nIntegration with off-the-shelf hardware and hosting services (currently using myDevices)\nDemonstrate initiative and autonomy in daily tasks, often acting without the need for detailed instruction.\nIndependently determine and implement appropriate design methodologies and protocols.\nCollaborate closely with senior engineers at Element and external experts to address well-defined technical challenges, including routine and standardized analyses.\nPartner with cross-functional teams, including:\nElement IT\nElement Data Science\nElement Software Engineering\nElement Operational Excellence\nIndividual lab General Managers and their support staff\nSkills / Qualifications:\nBachelor’s in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering\n3+ years in industrial automation and controls experience\nMust have PLC Programing experience\nExperience with B&R Automation (a plus).\nStrong skills in control systems, electrical design, and IoT technologies.\nProficient in programming languages (Structured Text, Java, HTML, C++, C#, MySQL).\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.\nU.S. citizenship required; some travel involved.\n#LI-TF1\nCompany Overview:\nElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. 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The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.\nDiversity Statement:\nAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.\n\nAll suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.\n\nThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 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