Controls Engineer

Our industrial chemical manufacturing client is seeking a Principal Controls/Electrical Engineer to join their Engineering Team for a fully on-site role in Garland, TX to support and enhance their manufacturing operations. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our automated systems and electrical infrastructure. A successful candidate will possess deep expertise in industrial automation and electrical systems, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic, safety-driven environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Participate in the Design and Review of technical components of all project work and new projects.
- Design, implement, and maintain electrical control systems for production and utility equipment.
- Program PLCs (Rockwell Automation preferred), HMIs, and SCADA systems.
- Lead hands-on troubleshooting (95% Rockwell Automation I/O PLC and HMI)
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical and control system failures

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Required Skills & Experience
- High School Diploma and 9 years' experience in a manufacturing environment OR Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley), HMI development, and industrial networking.
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools.
- Experience with HMI development, troubleshooting industrial networks.


Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in chemical, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with SAP, CMMS systems, and MES integration.
- Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement training.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or working toward certification.


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.