Who We Are Looking ForRe Optimation is seeking an early-career Controls Engineer interested in industrial automation, electrical systems, and PLC programming. You'll gain hands-on experience designing, programming, and supporting automated manufacturing systems across a variety of industries.
Working alongside experienced engineers, designers, and skilled tradespeople, you'll contribute to projects from design through commissioning. We're looking for a curious problem-solver who enjoys technical challenges, values collaboration, and is eager to develop their engineering skills.
What You Get To Do- Design and develop electrical and instrumentation systems for industrial automation and process control.
- Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs with guidance from experienced engineers, emphasizing reliable, maintainable code.
- Create and maintain HMI interfaces that improve equipment operation and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with customers, engineers, and skilled tradespeople to define requirements and develop practical solutions.
- Support testing and commissioning, including factory and site acceptance testing, equipment installation, and startup.
- Prepare and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate with suppliers on component selection, quotes, and procurement.
- Participate in design reviews and resolve hardware and software challenges while maintaining safety and quality standards.
What You Bring To The Team- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, instrumentation, automation, or manufacturing. Internships, co-ops, and academic projects count.
- Familiarity with PLC programming platforms such as Rockwell Studio 5000, Beckhoff TwinCAT, or Siemens TIA Portal.
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work on-site in Rochester and/or Rush, NY, with travel to customer facilities as needed.
Preferred Skills- Hands-on manufacturing, automation, controls, or instrumentation experience.
- Exposure to multiple PLC platforms or industrial communication networks.
- Creative, practical approach to engineering challenges.
The base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $98,000 per year. This range represents the Company's good faith estimate of the base compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to Company plans. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits.
The BIG payoffWe are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate. Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!
