Controls Engineer

Talon Hiring Solutions•Birmingham, AL

18d•$65,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Talon Hiring Solutions has a client in the Greater Birmingham, Alabama area seeking a Controls Engineer. The role designs, programs, integrates, and troubleshoots custom automated and robotic systems from initial concept through installation and commissioning. The engineer works with industrial controls, PLC programming, and electromechanical systems, collaborating with engineering teams and customers to deliver automation solutions. The position supports equipment builds, control panel fabrication, system wiring, integration, testing, commissioning, and customer-site installation. It includes hands-on work in the shop and at customer facilities, maintaining accurate technical and project documentation, and managing multiple assignments under the direction of the Controls Manager and other engineering leaders. Travel to customer facilities is required as needed.

Requirements

2–4 years of controls programming experience or related industrial controls experience, including developing, editing, and troubleshooting existing programs and ladder logic.
Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, robots, or other industrial automation and control systems.
Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and print sets.
Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Omron, Siemens, GE, or similar systems.
Practical experience integrating, modifying, troubleshooting, and repairing electromechanical control systems.
Strong computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate technical documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and work with minimal supervision.
A self-motivated, team-oriented approach and commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and perform hands-on work in a shop, fabrication, and industrial environment.
Willingness and ability to travel to customer locations as required.
Ability to successfully complete required background checks and pre-employment and random drug screenings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HMI, VFD, servo, robotic, or machine vision programming.
Experience designing electrical schematics or developing electrical prints.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, program, and troubleshoot automated electromechanical control systems for custom automation and robotic equipment.
Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servos, robots, vision systems, and other industrial control technologies.
Collaborate with sales, project management, controls, and mechanical engineering teams to develop and implement automation solutions that meet customer requirements.
Work directly with customers to understand technical needs, resolve issues, and provide support.
Support control panel fabrication, system wiring, and equipment integration, providing technical guidance as needed.
Participate in equipment builds, system testing and runoffs, commissioning, and customer-site installations to ensure systems meet project specifications and contractual requirements.
Diagnose, modify, repair, and integrate robotic, mechanical, and electrical control systems in the shop and at customer facilities.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings to support system development, installation, and troubleshooting.
Perform quality inspections and ensure equipment meets applicable safety requirements, company standards, and relevant codes.
Maintain accurate project documentation, service records, and updates in accordance with established procedures.
Use electrical and other hand tools to support equipment assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including the fabrication area and shop floor.
Manage multiple assignments independently and under the direction of the Controls Manager and other engineering leaders.
Travel to customer facilities as needed to support installations, commissioning, and troubleshooting.