Controls Engineer

Full-time

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Controls Engineer – Commissioning & Startup

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Contract Duration: Initial project through September 2026 Rotation: 10 days on / 4 days off preferred (alternative rotations considered) Employment Type : Contract or Full-time employment

Darwin is supporting a leading industrial automation business with the rapid expansion of their commissioning team for multiple large-scale manufacturing facilities across the US.

We are looking for Controls Engineers with experience in commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting automated systems within manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, or distribution environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to join fast-moving projects with significant overtime potential and the possibility of ongoing work across future sites.

Responsibilities

Support commissioning and startup activities on automated material handling systems
Troubleshoot and modify Rockwell ControlLogix ladder logic
Perform system testing, fault finding, and operational optimisation
Support IO checks and field commissioning activities
Work closely with site teams, technicians, and project leadership to ensure successful system delivery
Provide hands-on support during live operational ramp-up phases

Required Experience

Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix PLCs
Ability to troubleshoot and make basic ladder logic corrections
Previous commissioning or startup experience within industrial automation environments
Ability to travel and work rotational schedules

Preferred Experience

Material handling, conveyance, warehouse automation, or distribution center experience
Experience with discrete manufacturing systems
IO checkout experience
Exposure to high-volume automated production or logistics facilities

Additional Openings

We are also seeking:

Site Leads / Lead Controls Engineers
Hands-on commissioning leads with coordination or team leadership experience

If you are interested, please apply with your latest resume and availability for immediate consideration.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Alex Deery

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Vacancy posted 3 days ago

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