Controls Engineer

job summary:
A Controls Engineer is need for a lead leading manufacturing organization. The Controls Engineer will lead electrical design and automation upgrades for mechanical and hydraulic power stamping presses. In this role, you will oversee full-lifecycle engineering tasks ranging from initial control architecture design to on-site commissioning. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality manufacturing and mobility solutions.

Candidates must hold a degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology or equivalent experience, with demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and hands-on PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Yaskawa). Successful applicants will possess direct experience with panel design, equipment installation, and field commissioning. This is a long-term contract role, and out client is only seeking local talent at this time.
location: Georgetown, Kentucky
job type: Contract
salary: $49.50 - 56.50 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Create and modify HMI, PLC, and Safety PLC programs using Studio 5000, Simatic Step 7, and GP-Pro software

• Draft and update hardwire, panel, and field device layouts using AutoCAD Electrical and IAB software

• Perform project risk assessments covering bid selection, hardware procurement, and installation timing

• Direct engineers, electricians, and millwrights during system installation while resolving construction issues

• Provide full-line electrical, mechanical, and PLC commissioning support before, during, and after system implementation

• Validate and verify electrical control designs during customer buyoff reviews

#LI-GM1

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

 
skills:

• Controls
  
  
  
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
  At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work.
  
  
  
  
  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
  
  
  
  
  This posting is open for thirty (30) days.