PLC Controls Engineer

Milacron Talent Acquisition • Batavia, OH

14h

About The Position

This role is part of the System Architecture team and contributes to the development of core control technologies for a wide range of injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion machinery.
Work You’ll Do:
Evaluate and integrate new technologies into global control platforms.
Participate in all development and design phases.
Maintain and standardize existing control systems to enhance software features across multiple machine types.
Contribute to improving machine and human safety.
Provide on-shore and off-shore support related to existing machines and new product development.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support installed systems and optimize customer satisfaction.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, reliability improvement, and overall product enhancement.
Stay current with emerging technologies to ensure innovative and cost‑effective control software solutions.
Maintain documentation in accordance with ISO and other applicable standards.

Team Overview:
The System Architecture team is part of global digital organization and focuses on strategic, long-term technologies that differentiate us in a competitive market.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Instrumentation / Computer Science / Mechatronics / Electronics & Communication / Electrical Engineering or related field.
4 to 8 years of primary experience in industrial automation control systems, including motion control, PLC programming, HMI design, and fieldbus communications.
Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 PLC programming, real-time operating systems, and languages such as C, C++, and C#.
Experience with higher-level languages like HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, or Python is a plus.
Experience collaborating with global teams, including cross-time-zone collaboration is a plus.
Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Experience in KEBA, Beckhoff, or B&R control platforms is an advantage.
Who we are:
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.
EEO:
The policy of Milacron is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected]. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Instrumentation / Computer Science / Mechatronics / Electronics & Communication / Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4 to 8 years of primary experience in industrial automation control systems, including motion control, PLC programming, HMI design, and fieldbus communications.
• Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 PLC programming, real-time operating systems, and languages such as C, C++, and C#.
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with higher-level languages like HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, or Python is a plus.
• Experience collaborating with global teams, including cross-time-zone collaboration is a plus.
• Experience in KEBA, Beckhoff, or B&R control platforms is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and integrate new technologies into global control platforms.
• Participate in all development and design phases.
• Maintain and standardize existing control systems to enhance software features across multiple machine types.
• Contribute to improving machine and human safety.
• Provide on-shore and off-shore support related to existing machines and new product development.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support installed systems and optimize customer satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, reliability improvement, and overall product enhancement.
• Stay current with emerging technologies to ensure innovative and cost‑effective control software solutions.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with ISO and other applicable standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level