Automation & Controls Engineer

Trustile Doors-posted 13 days ago
$81,026 - $101,282/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Denver, CO
251-500 employees
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JOB SUMMARY: The Automation & Controls Engineer supports TruStile’s manufacturing operations by maintaining, programming, and optimizing control systems and automation infrastructure. This includes PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting machine-level controls, and collaborating on new automation initiatives. The role acts as a technical escalation point for controls and electrical issues and plays a key role in improving safety, reducing downtime, and modernizing processes across the plant.

  • Program, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial automation systems including Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, and other PLC platforms.
  • Configure and support HMI systems used in production equipment interfaces.
  • Troubleshoot and modify systems involving VFDs, sensors, encoders, relays, motor starters, and electrical panels (up to 480V 3-phase).
  • Support and improve safety systems such as light curtains, area scanners, and interlocks to ensure compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E standards.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and IT teams to deliver automation and controls solutions aligned with operational priorities.
  • Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for plant controls issues and electrical downtime.
  • Maintain a centralized repository of backup programs for PLCs and HMIs; document changes thoroughly.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by implementing automation-based solutions that increase uptime, quality, or efficiency.
  • Provide technical support for installation and commissioning of new equipment or automation upgrades, for various locations including Denver, CO and Northwood, IA.
  • Develop and maintain training materials for electrical and controls development and assist in onboarding or mentoring of junior technicians.
  • Adhere to all plant safety policies and participate in safety improvement efforts related to controls and automation.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in automation, controls, or electrical systems within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of PLC logic and troubleshooting (Beckhoff preferred; Allen-Bradley a plus).
  • Experience reading and modifying electrical schematics, ladder logic, and panel layouts.
  • Familiarity with configuring or troubleshooting automation hardware such as Light curtains, Area scanners, Encoders and sensors, and HMIs and touchscreens
  • Electrical troubleshooting experience up to 480V systems (AC and DC).
  • Comfortable working from elevated platforms and scissor lifts; certification required or obtainable.
  • Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and OSHA standards for electrical safety.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
  • Experience with WoodWOP or similar machining interface software.
  • Exposure to TwinCAT or structured text programming.
  • Familiarity with isolated networks and controls system data integrity best practices.
  • OSHA 10/30 certification.
  • Experience training others or supporting technical development programs.
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