Controls Engineer

*Controls Engineer* Seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to lead manufacturing automation, controls systems, and equipment integration within a highly automated manufacturing environment. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability, production efficiency, safety, and quality through advanced controls engineering, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. *Key Responsibilities* * Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial robotics, machine vision, and motion control systems. * Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance. * Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), throughput, scrap reduction, process capability, and overall manufacturing efficiency. * Lead automation and controls capital projects, including system design, vendor coordination, installation, startup, commissioning, and validation support. * Develop and maintain electrical schematics, controls documentation, network architecture, and equipment specifications. * Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Validation, and Engineering teams to implement reliable, compliant automation solutions. * Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting guidance, and training to maintenance technicians, engineers, and production personnel. * Ensure compliance with cGMP, quality standards, change control procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. *Required Qualifications* * Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electromechanical, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline with at least 4 years of relevant experience; *OR* an associate degree in a related technical field with at least 8 years of relevant controls and automation experience. * Hands-on experience with PLC programming, industrial controls, robotics, machine vision, sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. * Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, FactoryTalk, HMIs, industrial networking, and motion control. * Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and troubleshooting complex electrical and controls issues. * Strong problem-solving, project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills. *Preferred Experience* * Experience with plastic injection molding, automated assembly, process control, vision inspection, and fixturing technologies. * Experience with Epson RC+ robotics programming. * Background in highly automated manufacturing environments, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis. *Work Environment:* Onsite engineering role supporting manufacturing operations, equipment reliability, automation projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. #IND2I Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Do you have experience programming Allen Bradley/ Rockwell PLC systems? Education: * Associate (Required) Experience: * PLC Programming: 4 years (Required) * Industrial controls: 4 years (Required) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: * Columbus, OH 43268 (Required) Work Location: In person