Electrical Controls Engineer
TekPro
Job Description
Job Description
Controls Engineer About the Opportunity
We’re partnering with a well-established manufacturer of custom automated equipment that is looking to add a Controls Engineer to its growing engineering team!
This is a great opportunity for an engineer who wants to own controls projects from design and programming through testing and startup. You’ll work closely with mechanical engineering and manufacturing while getting hands-on with sophisticated automation systems.
The position offers strong technical variety and project ownership without the heavy travel requirements that often come with controls roles.
What You'll DoDevelop, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems using Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms.
Program and configure HMI systems for automated machinery.
Develop and modify electrical controls, schematics, and system documentation.
Integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, drives, and other industrial control components.
Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues during equipment build, testing, and startup.
Work closely with mechanical engineering and manufacturing throughout equipment development.
Support equipment testing, commissioning, installation, and customer startup.
Provide technical support and troubleshoot controls-related issues in the field.
Travel approximately 10–15% for installation, startup, and customer support.
Experience programming Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs.
Experience with HMI programming and industrial automation.
Strong understanding of electrical controls, schematics, sensors, motors, VFDs, and related automation hardware.
Experience troubleshooting automated machinery or industrial equipment.
Ability to independently manage controls-related responsibilities while collaborating with a broader engineering team.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
You should be proficient in:
- PLC Programming Experience
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- CAD Software (AutoCAD, Solidworks)
$105k - $125k
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