Controls Engineer

$100k

SelectOne

About the Company Hiring: Our client is a growing manufacturing organization located in Buffalo, NY

About the Job: We are seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to support daily operations, maintenance, and process improvements at our clients manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for someone experienced in controls troubleshooting, PLC/HMI programming, and automation upgrades who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include:
• Troubleshoot and maintain controls, PLCs, sensors, VFDs, and processing/packaging equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Support system upgrades, PLC logic modifications, HMI development, and hardware retrofits.
• Document troubleshooting guides, schematics, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to drive continuous improvement, safety, and compliance.
• Train operators and maintenance staff on updated systems.

Minimum Requirements:

Associate's degree or technical certification in Electrical/Automation field.
5+ years of controls troubleshooting in manufacturing (packaging/material handling preferred).
Proficiency in PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Siemens) and HMIs (FactoryTalk preferred).
Knowledge of industrial networks, safety circuits, and control panels.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Experience with robotics, high-speed packaging, fiber processing, or dust control systems is preferred.

Compensation: $100,000+

Job Status: Direct hire, onsite in Buffalo, NY

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