Controls Engineer

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with a well-established manufacturer of custom automated equipment that is looking to add a Controls Engineer to its growing engineering team.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer who wants to own controls projects from design and programming through testing and startup. You’ll work closely with mechanical engineering and manufacturing while getting hands-on with sophisticated automation systems.

The position offers strong technical variety and project ownership without the heavy travel requirements that often come with controls roles.

What You'll Do

• Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems using Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens platforms.
• Program and configure HMI systems for automated machinery.
• Develop and modify electrical controls, schematics, and system documentation.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, drives, and other industrial control components.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues during equipment build, testing, and startup.
• Work closely with mechanical engineering and manufacturing throughout equipment development.
• Support equipment testing, commissioning, installation, and customer startup.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot controls-related issues in the field.
• Travel approximately 10–15% for installation, startup, and customer support.

What We're Looking For

• Experience programming Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs.
• Experience with HMI programming and industrial automation.
• Strong understanding of electrical controls, schematics, sensors, motors, VFDs, and related automation hardware.
• Experience troubleshooting automated machinery or industrial equipment.
• Ability to independently manage controls-related responsibilities while collaborating with a broader engineering team.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on custom automated equipment and a variety of controls projects.
• Own projects through programming, testing, troubleshooting, and startup.
• Limited travel of approximately 10–15%.
• High level of technical ownership and visibility within the engineering organization.
• Work with modern Allen-Bradley and Siemens automation platforms.
• Join an established organization that continues to invest in its engineering and automation capabilities.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Schematics
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• HMI

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)