Controls engineer

job summary:
We are seeking a self-motivated Controls Engineer to play a pivotal role in the design, programming, commissioning, integration, and support of custom automated and robotic systems. Based out of Birmingham, AL, this full-time role involves hands-on work with both hardware and software, supporting client projects from initial concept through installation, field runoffs, and post-delivery support. The position reports directly to the Controls Manager and requires collaboration across cross-functional engineering, sales, and client teams, alongside up to 30% travel to client facilities.

location: Birmingham, Alabama
job type: Permanent
salary: $85,000 - 115,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: High School


responsibilities:

• Design, develop, program, troubleshoot, and integrate PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, robot, and vision automated electromechanical control systems both in-house and in the field.
• Collaborate directly with customers, sales, project, and mechanical teams to address customer needs and ensure equipment functionality aligns with contractual requirements.
• Provide hands-on support, technical guidance, and oversight for control panel design, system wiring, electrical print reading, fabrication, and equipment installation using electrical and hand tools.
• Conduct quality control inspections on electrical control systems and maintain safety standards in alignment with company and national codes.

qualifications:
Minimum 2 to 4 years of controls programming experience or similar industrial controls experience.

Experience with PLC, HMI, VFD, robot, servo, or other controls programming.

Experience reading and understanding electrical print sets (design and development experience preferred)

Experience in hands-on integration, modification, and repair of controls systems and industrial automated equipment.

skills:

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) - Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens, GE

HMI, VFD, Servo, Robot, and Vision System Programming

Electromechanical Control Systems Design & Integration

Ladder Logic Programming & Troubleshooting

Electrical Print Reading & Electrical Schematic Design

Control Panel Fabrication & System Wiring

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.