Automation Controls Engineer

We are recruiting two Controls Engineers for a growing heavy-duty truck engine manufacturing operation. The company will consider candidates across a wide range of experience levels, including engineers with approximately one year of relevant experience who have strong Siemens controls knowledge.

This position supports automated machining operations and provides hands-on ownership of electrical controls, PLCs, CNC systems, equipment improvements, and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Program, modify, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC and CNC control systems.
• Diagnose equipment problems using ladder logic, function block diagrams, STL, and electrical schematics.
• Support automated machining equipment, including Heller CNC and Liebherr gantry systems.
• Improve equipment uptime, reliability, productivity, and operating efficiency.
• Lead controls modifications, corrective actions, installations, and capital improvements.
• Coordinate projects with production, maintenance, engineering, IT, suppliers, contractors, and plant leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Controls engineering experience supporting manufacturing or automated production equipment.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens STEP 7 and TIA Portal.
• Experience with Siemens CNC controls, including Step-7 Powerline, Solutionline, or HMI Advanced.
• Ability to interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting, project ownership, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Willingness to work an evening shift.

Experience with Profibus, ProfiSafe, FANUC robotics, Cognex machine vision, AutoCAD, Six Sigma, or capital projects is helpful.

Minimal travel is required. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and candidates with H-1B or TN status will be considered.