Controls Engineer

About the job Controls Engineer


Join a world-class advanced manufacturing organization supporting aerospace, defense, and high-performance industrial markets.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and implement machine control systems for high-duty-cycle industrial automation equipment used in metal forming and manufacturing.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC, motion control, and HMI systems at the machine level.
• Create and maintain electrical designs, control schematics, PLC programs, and related automation software.
• Lead machine configuration, commissioning, and startup activities for new and upgraded equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and process engineers to ensure seamless system integration and functionality.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for production equipment including presses, furnaces, manipulators, cranes, and CNC machines.
• Improve system performance and reduce downtime through control system optimization and standardization.
• Maintain program backups, revision history, and documentation for control systems and electrical schematics.
• Support compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and business management systems.
• Participate in capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and planned shutdowns (occasional weekends or holidays).
• Develop and maintain technical specifications for new automation and manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in team initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement activities as required.

What You Bring

• Strong experience designing and supporting industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, including:
• TIA Portal
• Studio 500 / 5000
• WinCC
• FactoryTalk View
• Experience with motion control systems (Siemens and Allen-Bradley).
• Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics using AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Hands-on familiarity with industrial automation components:
• Servo motors, sensors, actuators, solenoids, pneumatics
• Gearboxes, ball screws, regulators, and safety devices
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical and machine safety standards, including:
• UL, NEC, NFPA 79
• IEC 60204-1
• ISO 13849-1, IEC 62061
• CE requirements
• Familiarity with automation programming methodologies such as PackML, Grafcet (SFC), or equivalent.
• Strong troubleshooting, multitasking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices and environmental compliance.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing automation or controls engineering.
• Preferred experience with SCADA systems, historians (OSI PI), and SQL Server.

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements due to the nature of the products manufactured.

Direct Hire role. Pay is based on experience and negotiable.

Pay: Up to $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person