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Controls Engineer

$90k - $120k

Talently

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Remote

Salary: $90,000-$120,000

Skills: PLC, robotics, PLC Programming, Allen-Bradley, troubleshooting, Controls Engineer, Field Service Engineer

The Opportunity:

Join a company in the machinery manufacturing industry, where reliable automation and controls help keep complex equipment operating safely and efficiently. As a Controls Field Service Engineer, you will troubleshoot and improve industrial control systems while supporting customers remotely and at their sites. This role offers hands-on technical challenges, varied customer environments, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on equipment uptime.

Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and commission PLC-based control systems for industrial machinery.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, automation, and controls issues to restore equipment operation.
  • Program, test, and modify PLC logic, including Allen-Bradley systems.
  • Support the integration, setup, and troubleshooting of industrial robots and related equipment.
  • Provide remote and on-site technical assistance to customers and internal teams.
  • Conduct system testing and verify machine performance, safety, and reliability.
  • Document service activities, system changes, and recommendations for customers.
  • Collaborate with engineering and service teams to identify recurring issues and improve equipment performance.

Must-Have Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems.
  • Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and programming environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, automation, and machinery systems.
  • Experience supporting, commissioning, or servicing industrial equipment in the field.
  • Ability to diagnose control-system faults and communicate clear solutions to customers.
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Experience programming or troubleshooting industrial robots.
  • Familiarity with HMI, SCADA, and industrial communication networks.
  • Knowledge of electrical schematics, sensors, drives, and motion control.
  • Experience in machinery manufacturing or machine-building environments.
  • Technical degree or equivalent practical experience in controls, automation, or a related field.

Benefits:

  • 100% covered medical Insurance, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Profit sharing
  • 401k
  • Paid Company Holidays
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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