Controls Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical or Controls Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in industrial electrical systems, automation, and controls engineering.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and industrial equipment.
• Experience developing technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with operators, technicians, engineers, maintenance personnel, and management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering/data-analysis tools.
• Must be able to successfully complete required background checks and drug screening.
• Ability to receive and maintain a secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain industrial electrical systems and control panels.
• Read, interpret, and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Specify electrical components, instrumentation, sensors, motors, drives, and control devices.
• Support electrical installations, equipment upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
• Ensure electrical systems comply with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues involving motors, relays, contactors, sensors, power distribution, and control circuits.
• Develop, program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems.
• Work with Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation platforms, including ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs, Studio 5000 Logix Designer, RSLogix 500 and RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View ME and SE, PanelView operator interfaces, and PowerFlex VFDs.
• Develop and modify HMI applications, operator interfaces, alarms, and process control screens.
• Troubleshoot PLC logic, I/O systems, communication networks, and automated equipment.
• Integrate new machinery, equipment, instrumentation, and automation systems into existing production environments.
• Support industrial communication protocols, including Ethernet/IP and other common industrial networking platforms.
• Develop and maintain PLC backups, program documentation, and controls system standards.
• Provide technical support for production equipment, manufacturing systems, and facility automation.
• Diagnose and resolve recurring electrical and controls-related equipment failures.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment uptime, productivity, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Work with maintenance technicians, production personnel, and engineering teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
• Assist with commissioning, startup, and validation of new equipment and automated systems.
• Develop preventative maintenance strategies for electrical and automation systems.