The Judge Group
2nd shift Controls Engineer (1156488)
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Important information
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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