Controls Engineer

Job Description Experience: Mid Level Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year Job Details We are seeking an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer to support and improve highly automated manufacturing and assembly equipment. This is a hands‑on engineering position focused on Allen‑Bradley PLC programming, industrial automation, equipment troubleshooting, and new equipment integration. The engineer will work directly with maintenance, production, quality, engineering, and equipment integrators to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and support production launches. Responsibilities Program, modify, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment. Support ControlLogix systems using Studio 5000. Diagnose PLC hardware, software, communication, and network issues. Develop and optimize ladder logic and other PLC programming. Troubleshoot HMIs, sensors, vision systems, VFDs, servos, remote I/O, and industrial networking. Support automated assembly equipment, robotics, and material handling systems. Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related equipment issues. Support new equipment installations, commissioning, startups, and production launches. Review electrical schematics and controls drawings. Work with equipment integrators and automation suppliers. Develop error-proofing and automated quality systems. Support root cause analysis and corrective actions. Participate in PFMEA, 8D, Kaizen, and Lean initiatives. Identify automation opportunities to improve uptime, quality, cycle time, and equipment reliability. Maintain PLC documentation, backups, and revision controls. Provide technical controls support to maintenance personnel. Qualifications 4+ years of controls, automation, or related manufacturing engineering experience. Hands‑on Allen‑Bradley PLC programming experience. Strong experience with ControlLogix and Studio 5000. Ability to program, modify, diagnose, and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment. Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting abilities. Experience reading electrical schematics and controls drawings. Experience supporting automated manufacturing machinery. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related discipline preferred. Relevant experience with an associate degree may also be considered. Preferred Experience Automotive manufacturing High‑volume assembly FactoryTalk View ME/SE Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, or Yaskawa robotics Vision systems Servo and motion controls VFDs EtherNet/IP / DeviceNet Automated material handling Equipment commissioning Poka‑Yoke PFMEA / 8D Lean / Kaizen SCADA and manufacturing data systems A bit about us: Our client is a global manufacturer supporting high-volume automotive production. Their manufacturing operations utilize advanced automation, robotics, PLC-controlled assembly equipment, vision systems, and material handling technologies. This opportunity provides an experienced Controls Engineer with ownership over automation improvements, equipment reliability, new equipment launches, and controls troubleshooting within a fast‑paced production environment. Why join us? Excellent compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth! #manufacturing #hmi #rslogix-5000 #vfd #rockwell #electrical-troubleshooting #mechatronics #allen-bradley #rslogix #electrical-controls #industrial-automation #ladder-logic #schematics #tier7 #J-18808-Ljbffr