Controls Engineer

Job description:

Company Overview:

Our client designs and builds custom automation solutions for a wide range of industries including automotive, medical device, consumer products, and electronics. They continue to grow and diversify their business leading to their growth.

Position Summary:

The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing control systems for custom automation equipment. This includes PLC, HMI, and robot programming, as well as system integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, hands-on experience with various automation platforms, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop control systems architecture for custom automation equipment.
• Program PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron) for machine control and sequencing.
• Develop HMI/SCADA applications (e.g., FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition) for operator interfaces.
• Perform system integration of PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, motion controllers, and other automation hardware.
• Support machine debug, FAT, and SAT activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during build and after installation.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, electrical designers, and project managers to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation including functional specifications, IO lists, electrical schematics, and operation manuals.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable safety standards (e.g., NFPA 79, ISO 13849, OSHA).

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in controls engineering for custom automation.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, etc.).
• Strong HMI development experience (FactoryTalk, Siemens WinCC, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with industrial robot programming (FANUC, ABB, etc.) is a bonus
• Proven ability to debug, troubleshoot, and optimize complex automated systems.
• Comfortable with roughly 25% travel for project work
• Familiarity with industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, etc.).
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and control panel design.

Preferred:

• Experience with vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
• Experience with safety systems and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with motion control and servo systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance