Understanding of industrial networking, control panel design, and electrical standards.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and project management skills.
Responsibilities
Design, program, and commission industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, and safety systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define controls requirements and integrate equipment.
Develop and maintain control system documentation, including electrical schematics and PLC/HMI code standards.
Support machine design reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT).
Troubleshoot system issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Conduct machine safety risk assessments and ensure appropriate safety configurations.
Maintain and update system configuration, backups, and version control for controls software.
Benefits
Promote a safety-first culture across all engineering activities.
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge industrial control technologies.
Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
Engagement in continuous improvement and optimization of control systems.
Regular updates and communication with senior management.
Full Job Description
About the role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Controls Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will design, program, test, and support industrial control systems that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and processes. Strong problem-solving abilities, technical expertise, and adaptability are essential, along with excellent organization and communication skills. Safety is the highest priority. The Controls Engineer is responsible for ensuring all control systems are designed, implemented, and maintained with safety at the forefront, in full compliance with relevant regulations and standards. This includes performing risk assessments, implementing appropriate safeguards, and actively promoting a safety-first culture across all engineering activities.
What you'll do
Design, program, and commission industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, safety systems, and supporting hardware.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, maintenance, operations, IT) to define controls requirements and integrate equipment into plant-wide systems.
Develop and maintain control system documentation, including electrical schematics, network architecture, and PLC/HMI code standards.
Support machine design reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT).
Troubleshoot system issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to ensure high equipment availability and performance.
Conduct machine safety risk assessments and ensure appropriate guarding, safety circuits, and safety PLC configurations.
Maintain and update system configuration, backups, and version control for controls software and devices.
Optimize control logic and equipment performance; recommend improvements and upgrades.
