Automation Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Automation Controls Engineer

Seeking an experienced Automation 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.

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.
• Design safety systems compliant with NEC, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and RIA standards.
• Support Maintenance and Production teams with complex troubleshooting and process improvements.

Technical Duties:

• 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 servos.
• 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 degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block).
• 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

Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Robotics Integration, PLC Programming, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa, Rockwell, Sensors, Motors, Machinery Controls, Machine Integration

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