Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Buffalo, NY

Salary: $100,000-$125,000

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO

The Controls Engineer will design, maintain, and improve industrial automation systems supporting manufacturing operations. This role requires strong PLC programming, troubleshooting, and system-level problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain PLC-based control systems and HMI applications.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and automation issues in a production environment.
• Support equipment commissioning, startups, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and P&IDs.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Document PLC logic, I/O changes, software revisions, and system modifications.
• Ensure controls systems comply with applicable safety standards and engineering practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including robotics, motion control, and vision systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Industrial automation and controls experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and HMI development.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Experience with multiple PLC platforms, robotics, motion control, or vision systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable supporting high-uptime production operations.