Controls and Automation Engineer

Controls Programming & Development

Develop, modify, and maintain PLC and machine control programs.

Configure industrial control systems, HMIs, drives, motion controllers, and related automation hardware.

Support machine startup, commissioning, and performance optimization.

Develop control narratives, functional specifications, and controls documentation.

Create and maintain I/O lists, wiring documentation, and troubleshooting guides.

Electrical Design & Implementation

Read, interpret, and develop electrical schematics and control panel drawings.

Design and document control circuits, safety circuits, and field wiring connections.

Specify and integrate sensors, actuators, relays, drives, motor starters, and other control components.

Support panel build activities and field wiring verification.

Validate proper I/O functionality and signal mapping between field devices and control systems.

Troubleshooting & Support

Troubleshoot PLC programs, electrical circuits, field devices, and machine control systems.

Diagnose issues involving sensors, motors, drives, safety systems, and communications networks.

Support production and maintenance teams in resolving equipment downtime.

Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Provide hands-on support during commissioning, startup, and equipment upgrades.

Documentation & Standards

Create and maintain electrical drawings, controls documentation, and operating procedures.

Ensure engineering documentation accurately reflects installed equipment.

Support development of controls and electrical design standards.

Maintain revision control of drawings, software, and project documentation.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in industrial controls, machine controls, automation, or electrical engineering.
• Experience programming PLCs and industrial controllers.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics.
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems, control circuits, and machine wiring practices.
• Experience working with sensors, actuators, relays, VFDs, and motor control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting, I/O signals and machine communications.
• Ability to work independently in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

• Salary: $95,000 - $120,000
• Comprehensive health and insurance benefits
• Paid Vacation time

Job summary

Sector Engineering & Manufacturing Sub Sector Production, Manufacturing Industry Industrial / Manufacturing Where New London Contract Type Permanent