Controls Engineer

Position Summary

The Controls Engineer I is a site-based role responsible for supporting and improving the reliability of industrial control systems while helping build controls capability within the Maintenance organization. This position combines hands-on troubleshooting of PLC and HMI issues with active participation in training and mentoring maintenance technicians in real time. The Controls Engineer I applies strong knowledge and understanding of PLCs, HMIs, ladder logic, and industrial automation concepts, while continuing to develop experience under the technical guidance of a Senior Controls Engineer. The role also supports the installation, setup, testing, and validation of new or upgraded equipment associated with ongoing capital investments.

What You'll Do as a Controls Engineer

• Troubleshoot and respond to PLC, HMI, and automation-related issues impacting equipment performance, uptime, and safety.
• Diagnose control system faults involving PLC logic, I/O, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and operator interfaces.
• Partner with Maintenance Technicians during troubleshooting activities to build their controls proficiency.
• Provide on-the-job training to Maintenance personnel related to PLC/HMI navigation and troubleshooting best practices.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance efforts for control systems, including backups and documentation.
• Assist the Senior Controls Engineer with capital equipment installation, configuration, testing, and validation.
• Apply established automation, safety, and HMI standards consistently.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and logic change records.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and IT/OT teams.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline.
• Strong foundational knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and ladder logic.
• Ability to interpret control logic and electrical schematics.
• Experience gained through internships, projects, or early-career roles.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated or quality-driven industries preferred.
• PLC Programming and Troubleshooting
• HMI / SCADA Configuration and Support
• Basic Industrial Networking
• Control Systems Integration and Validation (Exposure)
• Industrial Automation Safety Standards
• Equipment Commissioning Support

Additional Expectations

• Serve as a controls resource for Maintenance while continuing to develop technically.
• Demonstrate patience and clarity when coaching maintenance personnel.
• Communicate clearly during equipment issues and escalate appropriately.
• Actively participate in capital projects and commissioning activities.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision benefits
• Long- and Short-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Additional add- on benefits / discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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Pay range for this opportunity is $79,687.50 - $103,125.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.