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Controls Engineer

Insight Global

Northwood, OH • $45.00 to $50.00 / hr • 10/30/2026

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

What we are looking for is a senior controls person who understands complex machinery and can troubleshoot independently. Siemens CNC is ideal, but 840D, TIA Portal, Fanuc, servo/motion, machine-builder, and strong from-scratch programming experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex CNC, controls, servo, and machinery issues.

• Inspect machines and identify incomplete, incorrect, or malfunctioning machine conditions.

• Support Siemens CNC platforms including Sinumerik One, Solution Line, and 840D.

• Troubleshoot servo motors, drives, motion systems, and machine controls.

• Diagnose machine and controls issues independently and determine root cause.

• Review and troubleshoot PLC and machine logic.

• Program or modify controls and machine logic when necessary.

• Support complex machining and automated manufacturing equipment.

• Provide technical guidance to lower-level controls and maintenance resources.

• Take ownership of machine issues through troubleshooting and resolution.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of Controls Engineering, CNC controls, or complex machinery troubleshooting experience

• Knows how to write code, and how problem to fix

• Someone who takes ownership of the project, is dependable, and genuinely enjoys hands-on controls/machinery work