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2nd shift Controls Engineer (1156488)

The Judge Group

2nd shift Controls Engineer (1156488)

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Montgomery, AL, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

9 October 2026

What they need


Location: Montgomery, AL

Salary: $100,000.00 USD Annually - $110,000.00 USD Annually

Description Senior Controls & Automation Engineer **Montgomery, AL

Direct Hire

Work Schedule: Second Shift (2:00 PM - 11:00 PM)

Salary: Up to $110,000 + OT Eligible

Relocation Assistance: Available** Position Summary Seeking a Senior Controls & Automation Engineer to lead the design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial automation and control systems. This role involves PLC/HMI programming, robotics, vision systems, commissioning, validation, process improvements, and electrical design support in a manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Required)

  • Electrical Engineering preferred

  • Other engineering disciplines considered

  • 5+ years of experience designing and maintaining:

  • PLC-based control systems

  • HMI-based control systems

  • Automation systems

  • Experience with:

  • Implementation

  • Commissioning

  • Validation

  • Troubleshooting

  • Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems and controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, install, maintain, and optimize automation and control systems.

  • Support manufacturing operations across all shifts.

  • Program, modify, and troubleshoot:

  • PLCs

  • HMIs

  • Robotics systems

  • Vision systems

  • Torque Control Boxes and Torque Guns

  • Create and maintain:

  • PLC/HMI documentation

  • Functional specifications

  • Recipe parameter tables

  • Standard operating procedures

  • Develop:

  • Panel layouts

  • Bill of Materials (BOMs)

  • Wiring schematics

  • Read, interpret, and redline electrical drawings.

  • Troubleshoot electrical and automation issues on manufacturing equipment.

  • Create electrical designs for new equipment and infrastructure projects.

  • Lead equipment upgrades and automation improvement initiatives.

  • Support commissioning and validation activities.

  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

  • Supervise contractors and trades during equipment installations.

  • Identify automation issues and implement corrective actions.

  • Assist continuous improvement and Six Sigma initiatives.

  • Support process investigations and manufacturing improvements.

Technical Requirements PLC & Controls

  • PLC Programming

  • Rockwell Automation Software:

  • RSLogix 500

  • RSLogix 5000

  • PanelBuilder32

  • RSView

  • RSLinx

  • HMI Programming & Configuration

  • DCS Programming

Automation & Robotics

  • Robotics Programming
  • Robotics Troubleshooting
  • Vision Systems
  • Automation Failure Analysis
  • Manufacturing Equipment Integration

SCADA & Systems

  • HMI / SCADA Configuration
  • Control System Design
  • Industrial Automation Systems

Engineering & Design

  • Electrical Design
  • Panel Design
  • Wiring Schematics
  • Electrical Drawings
  • Equipment Design & Modification

Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Access
  • Visual Basic

Compliance & Standards Knowledge

  • OSHA
  • NEC (National Electrical Code)
  • NFPA Standards
  • Industrial Safety Standards
  • Commissioning & Validation Practices

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong PLC Programming expertise.
  • Strong HMI Programming expertise.
  • Working knowledge of Robotics and Vision Systems.
  • Project Management experience.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple automation projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.

Ideal Candidate

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

  • 5+ years of Controls & Automation Engineering experience.

  • Strong hands-on experience with:

  • Rockwell Automation platforms

  • PLC Programming

  • HMI Development

  • Robotics

  • Vision Systems

  • SCADA

  • Experience with commissioning, validation, and manufacturing automation projects.

  • Comfortable supporting off-shift manufacturing operations and leading automation initiatives.

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