Control Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Location: Van Wert, OH

Salary: Up to $140,000 + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and delivery of custom automation solutions across a wide range of manufacturing industries.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on leading automation projects from concept through commissioning. The successful candidate will work closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and customer teams while serving as a key technical resource throughout project execution.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in PLC programming, robotics, machine vision, system integration, and commissioning, along with the ability to mentor engineers and lead complex automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept through startup and customer acceptance
• Develop PLC, robotics, machine vision, and controls solutions
• Design controls architecture and industrial networks
• Drive commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities
• Support project concepting, quoting, and technical planning
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers
• Work closely with mechanical and electrical teams on turnkey automation systems
• Interface directly with customers throughout project execution
• Travel to customer sites for installations, training, and support

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of Controls Engineering or Automation Engineering experience
• Strong PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• Experience with robotics integration and machine vision systems
• Background in system integration, custom machinery, or automation projects
• Strong troubleshooting, commissioning, and startup experience
• Ability to lead projects and provide technical direction
• Customer-facing communication and project leadership experience
• Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience

Why Join?

• Lead large-scale robotics and automation projects
• Work on custom machinery, robotic cells, and turnkey production systems
• Technical leadership while remaining hands-on with engineering
• Full project ownership from concept through commissioning
• Exposure to PLCs, robotics, machine vision, MES, and advanced automation technologies
• Strong compensation package including benefits and 401(k)
• Clear opportunity for long-term technical and professional growth within a growing automation organization