Controls Engineer

Real-Time Automation Engineer

Join an engineering team dedicated to developing real-time automation solutions from the plant floor through enterprise systems. You'll leverage a broad toolset—PLC/PAC programming, HMI/SCADA design, network and database architecture, vision systems, machine safety, motion control, and high-level software development—to drive operational efficiency and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, program, debug, test, and commission real-time control and information solutions. Collaborate on concept development during all project lifecycle phases. Produce detailed engineering documentation (traceability matrices, case studies, project notes). Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities. Develop methodologies for complex problem solving and share best practices. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of learning.

Technologies & Tools:

PLC Platforms: Beckhoff, B&R Automation, PLCNext, CODESYS, Schneider

HMI/SCADA: Beckhoff, Inductive Automation (Ignition)

Networking: Ethernet, Routing & Switching, ADS, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, TCP/IP

Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence, ROS, Halcon

High-Level Languages: IEC 61131-3, C#, HTML5, Python, C++

Databases: MS SQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, InfluxDB

OS: Windows 10+, Linux, FreeBSD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field—or 10 years of experience
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience with one or more of the technologies listed above
• Strong proficiency in text-based programming and object-oriented design
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to follow established models and develop new methodologies
• Self-starter who thrives in team environments and actively seeks learning opportunities
• Detail-oriented, conscientious, and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently