Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Controls Engineer Position Summary

The Controls Engineer is responsible for programming, troubleshooting, and improving automation and control systems throughout the manufacturing facility. This role is approximately 50% hands-on production support and 50% engineering/project work, with a focus on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and automated production equipment.

Key Responsibilities Controls & Automation

• Program, troubleshoot, and modify Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs using Studio 5000 and RSLogix.
• Develop and troubleshoot ladder logic, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, sensors, motors, and drives.
• Diagnose controls-related downtime and perform root cause analysis.
• Support automated equipment including coil coating lines, slitters, conveyors, packaging equipment, and material handling systems.

Projects & Improvements

• Support controls upgrades, equipment retrofits, and automation improvement projects.
• Assist with new equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot industrial networks including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and DeviceNet.
• Maintain PLC/HMI backups, electrical drawings, and controls documentation.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, OEMs, and system integrators.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial controls or automation experience preferred.
• Hands-on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Studio 5000/RSLogix, ladder logic, HMIs, and VFDs.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, PanelView, PowerFlex, servo systems, and commissioning is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Approximately 50% office/project work and 50% production-floor support.
• Monday–Friday, approximately 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with little to no routine overtime.
• Industrial manufacturing environment requiring appropriate PPE.
• Occasional support of the company’s West Virginia operation may be required.