Controls Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline required.
• 3+ years of experience in a controls, automation, or electrical engineering function in a manufacturing environment, with 2+ years of capital projects experience.
• PLC Expertise: Strong programming and troubleshooting capability with Allen Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC500, PLC-5) and Siemens (S1-315F/SIMATIC).
• Drive Systems: Proven experience with drive configuration, troubleshooting, and migrations. Required experience includes Allen Bradley Powerflex (750 & 525 series) and Siemens (S120, G120, MasterDrives, Ecodrives).
• HMI / SCADA: Strong proficiency with Aveva/Wonderware for both HMI applications and plant-wide data collection.
• OT networking: Knowledge of MS Windows server helpful.
• Design Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical design.
• Knowledge of Electrical Codes: NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, IEEE 3000.
• Knowledge of PLC standards: IEC 61131-3. LD, FBD, ST, SFC
• Safety Knowledge: Understanding of Safety PLCs, safety circuits, safety relays
• High-energy, self-directed self-starter capable of executing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with IT, Maintenance, Operations, and Management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ABB, Automation Direct, Mitsubishi, and Lenze is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, implement, and maintain advanced PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems across the facility.
• Manage the facility’s OT networks, working with the corporate IT Department to maintain industrial cybersecurity adherence and data integrity.
• Lead capital projects and equipment installation and upgrades, including the ongoing strategic migration of legacy hardware.
• Create, modify, and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and network topographies using AutoCAD.
• Assist in the development of capital plans to support the divisional automation, drives, and controls strategy.
• Drive standardization of control systems across diverse equipment sets (Allen Bradley, Siemens, ABB, Automation Direct, Mitsubishi, Lenze); assess gaps against best practices and develop plans to close them.
• Identify safety issues, support safety initiatives, and recommend and implement effective solutions.
• Provide high-level troubleshooting support to the site’s skilled maintenance department for complex controls, drive, or network issues.
• Perform root-cause problem solving on process issues associated with equipment performance and implement long-term, engineered solutions.
• Provide support for technology upgrade projects to improve product quality and manufacturing effectiveness.
• Conduct training for maintenance and operations personnel on new systems, proper machine adjustments, calibrations and operations.

Benefits

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and paid holidays