Automation Controls Engineer

Automation Controls EngineerOur client is a fast-growing industrial equipment manufacturer expanding its automation and machine build capabilities in a highly visible engineering role. This is an opportunity to join a lean, high-impact team where your work will directly shape custom machinery projects from concept through startup. If you enjoy hands-on automation, solving complex technical challenges, and seeing your systems come to life in the field, this role offers strong ownership, variety, and long-term growth.This Role Offers:Competitive base compensation with flexibility for strong machine automation talent.High-visibility role on custom capital equipment projects.Direct collaboration with leadership and cross-functional engineering teams.Opportunity to support advanced machinery used in precision manufacturing environments.Strong benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, life insurance, disability coverage, and an early Friday schedule.Focus:Develop PLC, CNC, and motion control solutions for highly customized industrial equipment using Allen-Bradley and FANUC platforms.Support full machine lifecycle activities including electrical design, startup, commissioning, and onsite troubleshooting.Work closely with mechanical, assembly, and service teams to deliver custom capital equipment from concept through customer handoff.Create and update electrical schematics, control narratives, and related technical documentation for new machine builds and upgrades.Tune servo-driven systems and resolve controls issues tied to precision automation and machine performance.Travel to customer sites for installations, commissioning, training, and technical support, approximately 20 to 30 percent.Troubleshoot field and in-house equipment issues involving PLC logic, CNC controls, drives, motors, sensors, and related hardware.Contribute to BOM support, component selection, and practical controls design decisions for custom machinery environments.Skill Set:Experience programming Allen-Bradley PLCs in industrial automation environments.Hands-on background with FANUC PMC and Ladder III.Experience supporting CNC automation and precision machine control.Knowledge of servo systems and motion control applications.Track record of machine commissioning and startup support.Ability to read and create electrical schematics and controls documentation.Experience supporting custom machinery, machine builders, or capital equipment manufacturers.Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced build environment.Willingness to travel as needed for project support and customer-facing field work.About Blue Signal:Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in engineering recruitment. Our engineering recruiting team has expertise placing high-performing talent in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecom engineering. Learn more at bit.ly/46IAFRJ