Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

This Controls Engineer position supports a machine-intensive, high-volume production environment within a small, specialized engineering team responsible for the rollout and support of next-generation manufacturing technologies. The team will serve as the plant Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for new Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), and fleet management systems being introduced to improve material flow and production efficiency.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working hands-on with automation, troubleshooting equipment on the production floor, and learning emerging technologies. Employees will receive training on the new AMR platforms and fleet management software and will play a critical role in deploying, optimizing, and supporting these systems throughout the facility.

• Respond to carry-over issues from previous shifts and support troubleshooting efforts for automated manufacturing equipment.

• Assist maintenance and operations teams with equipment breakdowns, automation faults, and production interruptions.

• Utilize PLCs (Allen Bradley and Siemens) primarily for troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.

• Review and interpret controls logic to identify root causes of equipment and automation issues.

• Troubleshoot Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), including routing, navigation, communication, and material delivery interruptions.

• Support AMR fleet management software and related systems to ensure reliable transportation of materials throughout the facility.

• Work closely with production, maintenance, and materials teams to maintain uptime and achieve production targets.

• Document troubleshooting activities, corrective actions, and continuous improvement opportunities.

• Partner with materials, logistics, production, and maintenance teams to identify additional opportunities for automation and robotic integration.

• Assist with AMR and Cobot commissioning activities, startup support, validation testing, and production launch efforts.

• Contribute to capital projects involving advanced automation, automated material handling systems, robotics, and smart factory initiatives.

• Create and maintain automation documentation, process flows, operating procedures, and project records.

Why This Role Is Unique

• Join a small, highly visible engineering team supporting one of the plant's newest automation initiatives.

• Receive specialized training on cutting-edge AMR and fleet management technologies.

• Become a plant Subject Matter Expert (SME) for autonomous material movement and robotics.

• Play a direct role in modernizing manufacturing operations and shaping how materials are moved throughout the facility.

• Work with emerging Industry 4.0 technologies within a Fortune 100 manufacturing environment.

• Focus will be GPS - Engine Assembly and Machining
• Siemens PLC, HMI, Rockwell Global Common
• Cameras - Cognex AI, Dalsa, Matrox
• Fanuc Robot/Cobot
• AMR OTTO and Bastian Auto Fork Truck
• Procurement and implementation of new equipment.
• High focus on factory floor and supporting production and maintenance

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit

Company Description

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit