Automation Controls Engineer - Experienced

Koops, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of hands-on controls experience in automation
  • Proficient in electrical design software and CAD tools
  • Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, robots, and motion control systems
  • Strong collaborator with excellent communication skills
  • Team-oriented with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction
  • Creative problem solver with high integrity

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and debug control systems for custom automation equipment
  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and robots
  • Create electrical layouts and detailed schematics using CAD software
  • Integrate sensors, pneumatics, and vision systems
  • Collaborate with mechanical and project teams
  • Engage with customers to understand their requirements
  • Support on-site debugging and system startup with up to 15% travel

Benefits

  • Employee ownership through ESOP
  • Support for professional and personal growth
  • Strong, people-first culture
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement contributions including 401k and ESOP
  • Wellness incentives
  • Access to cutting-edge technology
Full Job Description
The Controls Engineers at Koops design, develop, and debug control systems for custom automation equipment across a wide range of industries, including automotive, medical, aerospace, and construction. We're looking for a talented, creative, and self-motivated engineer to join a highly collaborative team where problem-solving, creativity, and a strong team dynamic drive success.
What You'll Do
  • Design, develop, and debug control systems for custom automation equipment
  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, and motion control systems
  • Develop electrical layouts and detailed schematics using CAD software
  • Integrate sensors, pneumatics, and vision systems into automation solutions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, project, and build teams
  • Work directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver solutions
  • Support on-site debugging and system startup as needed (travel ~15%)
What We're Looking For
We're seeking an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, values teamwork, and takes pride in delivering high-quality automation solutions. Our ideal candidate has 5-10 years of controls experience in the automation industry.
Qualifications
  • Experience with electrical design software, PLCs, HMIs, robots, motion control, pneumatics, and vision systems
  • Proven ability to produce electrical layouts and detailed schematics using CAD tools
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Excellent communication skills to understand customer needs and coordinate solutions
  • Team-oriented mindset
  • Professional presence with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction
  • High standard of integrity
  • Creative problem-solving abilities
Education & Experience
  • Four-year engineering degree or equivalent applicable work experience
  • At least 5 years of Controls Engineering experience in automation
  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 15%
Why Koops?
If you enjoy working as part of an engaged, collaborative team - we'd love to hear from you. In exchange for your expertise and commitment, Koops offers:
  • A team that promotes professional and personal growth
  • An encouraging, people-first culture
  • Employee ownership (ESOP)
  • Competitive wages
  • Retirement contributions (401k & ESOP)
  • Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness incentives
  • Cutting-edge technology

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