Controls Engineer
About The Position
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary The Controls Engineer I is a site-based role responsible for supporting and improving the reliability of industrial control systems while helping build controls capability within the Maintenance organization. This position combines hands-on troubleshooting of PLC and HMI issues with active participation in training and mentoring maintenance technicians in real time. The Controls Engineer I applies strong knowledge and understanding of PLCs, HMIs, ladder logic, and industrial automation concepts, while continuing to develop experience under the technical guidance of a Senior Controls Engineer. The role also supports the installation, setup, testing, and validation of new or upgraded equipment associated with ongoing capital investments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline.
- Strong foundational knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and ladder logic.
- Ability to interpret control logic and electrical schematics.
- Experience gained through internships, projects, or early-career roles.
- Comfort working in a manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in regulated or quality-driven industries preferred.
- PLC Programming and Troubleshooting
- HMI / SCADA Configuration and Support
- Basic Industrial Networking
- Control Systems Integration and Validation (Exposure)
- Industrial Automation Safety Standards
- Equipment Commissioning Support
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and respond to PLC, HMI, and automation-related issues impacting equipment performance, uptime, and safety.
- Diagnose control system faults involving PLC logic, I/O, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and operator interfaces.
- Partner with Maintenance Technicians during troubleshooting activities to build their controls proficiency.
- Provide on-the-job training to Maintenance personnel related to PLC/HMI navigation and troubleshooting best practices.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance efforts for control systems, including backups and documentation.
- Assist the Senior Controls Engineer with capital equipment installation, configuration, testing, and validation.
- Apply established automation, safety, and HMI standards consistently.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation and logic change records.
- Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and IT/OT teams.
Benefits
- Market Competitive pay
- Extensive Paid Time Off and added Holidays
- Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision benefits
- Long- and Short-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) with a company match
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Additional add- on benefits / discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
