Controls Engineer

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Controls Engineer

Overview

Controls Engineer to design, program, integrate, and support industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment. This role will lead controls engineering projects from concept through commissioning, including PLC/HMI development, robotics integration, motion control, electrical design, safety systems, and data acquisition solutions.

Technical Responsibilities

• Lead controls engineering projects from concept through commissioning, including system architecture, specifications, and safety design.
• Design control panels, safety circuits, and electrical systems in compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and RIA standards.
• Review panel fabrication, field wiring, and installation to ensure alignment with design intent and safety requirements.
• Design, program, troubleshoot, and debug PLC and HMI systems utilizing Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Integrate, program, and commission industrial robots including FANUC, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa.
• Develop HMI and SCADA applications for machine control, process monitoring, and data visualization.
• Design, configure, and tune motion control systems, including VFDs, servo drives, and DC drives.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent design software.
• Perform electrical load calculations and power distribution analysis for automated systems.
• Design and implement data acquisition (DAQ) systems and integrate manufacturing data with SQL databases for reporting and analysis.
• Develop and support data collection applications using C, Visual Basic, and SQL.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve machine performance and reliability.
• Develop and maintain documentation for controls, robotics, electrical systems, and safety functions.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related technical discipline; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• 1+ years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, electrical design, PLC programming, or related manufacturing automation environments.
• Strong PLC programming experience utilizing Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block programming.
• Experience with controls system architecture, safety systems, and electrical design.
• Hands-on robotics integration and motion control experience preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks including EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, and Modbus.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard engineering software tools.

Work Environment

• Full-time onsite position.
• Monday through Friday schedule within a manufacturing facility environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Green Card Holder.

Keywords

Controls Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Industrial Automation, PLC Programming, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, HMI, SCADA, Robotics Integration, FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, Motion Control, Servo Drives, VFDs, Panel Design, Electrical Design, Machine Controls, Industrial Networking, AutoCAD Electrical, Manufacturing Automation

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