Industrial Controls Engineer
Position Summary
We are seeking an Industrial Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and improve automation and control systems within a manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency while supporting new equipment installations and upgrades.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs, HMI applications, and industrial control systems.
- Diagnose electrical and automation issues involving sensors, motors, variable frequency drives, instrumentation, and industrial networks.
- Design and update electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and related documentation.
- Support equipment installations, commissioning, startup, and validation.
- Identify and implement improvements that reduce downtime and increase productivity.
- Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to resolve recurring equipment issues.
- Integrate new equipment and automation into existing manufacturing processes.
- Maintain control system documentation, program backups, and revision records.
- Support machine safety systems and ensure designs meet applicable electrical and safety standards.
- Train maintenance technicians and operators on equipment controls and troubleshooting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Experience supporting industrial controls and automation in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills; Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens experience preferred.
- Experience developing and troubleshooting HMI applications.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Working knowledge of VFDs, servo systems, sensors, and industrial communication protocols.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
Preferred Experience
- Programming PLCs from scratch and commissioning automated equipment.
- Robotics, motion control, and machine safety systems.
- Electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
- Manufacturing equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
You should be proficient in:
- Bachelor's Degree
- PLC Programming Experience
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
