Controls Engineer
$90k - $120kTalently
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Location: Remote
Salary: $90,000-$120,000
Skills: PLC, robotics, PLC Programming, Allen-Bradley, troubleshooting, Controls Engineer, Field Service Engineer
The Opportunity:
Join a company in the machinery manufacturing industry, where reliable automation and controls help keep complex equipment operating safely and efficiently. As a Controls Field Service Engineer, you will troubleshoot and improve industrial control systems while supporting customers remotely and at their sites. This role offers hands-on technical challenges, varied customer environments, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on equipment uptime.
Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and commission PLC-based control systems for industrial machinery.
- Troubleshoot electrical, automation, and controls issues to restore equipment operation.
- Program, test, and modify PLC logic, including Allen-Bradley systems.
- Support the integration, setup, and troubleshooting of industrial robots and related equipment.
- Provide remote and on-site technical assistance to customers and internal teams.
- Conduct system testing and verify machine performance, safety, and reliability.
- Document service activities, system changes, and recommendations for customers.
- Collaborate with engineering and service teams to identify recurring issues and improve equipment performance.
Must-Have Skills:
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems.
- Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and programming environments.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, automation, and machinery systems.
- Experience supporting, commissioning, or servicing industrial equipment in the field.
- Ability to diagnose control-system faults and communicate clear solutions to customers.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience programming or troubleshooting industrial robots.
- Familiarity with HMI, SCADA, and industrial communication networks.
- Knowledge of electrical schematics, sensors, drives, and motion control.
- Experience in machinery manufacturing or machine-building environments.
- Technical degree or equivalent practical experience in controls, automation, or a related field.
Benefits:
- 100% covered medical Insurance, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 3 weeks PTO
- Profit sharing
- 401k
- Paid Company Holidays
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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