Controls Engineer

Job Details:

Controls Engineer

• Seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design, program, and support control systems that meet the automation needs of a production environment. The role involves developing and integrating PLC, HMI, robotics, and data acquisition systems while ensuring compliance with all applicable safety and electrical standards. Design control panels, safety circuits, and electrical systems. Support and review panel building, field wiring, etc. Design, program, and debug PLC and HMI control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).

General Duties

• Follow all environmental, health, and safety rules; report hazards, near-misses, and injuries immediately.
• Participate in developing and reviewing risk assessments annually.
• Write and interpret machine and vendor specifications.
• Support Maintenance and Production teams with complex troubleshooting and process improvements.

Technical Duties

• Lead front-end controls engineering activities from concept through commissioning, including specification development, safety design, and overall system architecture.
• Write detailed machine and process specifications to support automation projects.
• Design control panels, safety circuits, and electrical systems in compliance with NEC, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and RIA standards.
• Support and review panel building, field wiring, and installation activities to ensure compliance with design intent and safety requirements.
• Design, program, and debug PLC and HMI control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
• Integrate and commission industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa).
• Develop user-friendly HMI and SCADA interfaces for system control and monitoring.
• Design, program, and tune motion control systems including DC drives, VFDs, and servo systems.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or similar CAD tools.
• Calculate electrical power requirements for machines and automation systems.
• Design and implement data acquisition (DAQ) systems for process monitoring.
• Program data systems using C, Visual Basic, and SQL; connect DAQ systems to SQL servers and generate reports.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for automation-related issues.
• Document all control logic, robotic operations, and safety systems for maintenance and future upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field or no degree equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block).
• Strong experience with safety systems and front-end controls design.
• Experience with robotics and motion control technologies preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols: Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, Modbus.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office® and relevant engineering tools.

Work Environment

• Onsite, Monday through Friday, in a manufacturing facility.

Keywords

Controls Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Panel Building, Design Control Panels, Robotics Integration, PLC Programming, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Sensors, Motors, Machinery Controls, Machine Integration

To Apply

📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Call/Text: Steve Moore – 484-567-2081
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