Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
Proficient with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, PowerFlex drives, and HMI platforms such as PanelView, Wonderware, or Ignition.
Experience with SCADA systems and industrial networking.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Flexible hours based on project schedules or operational needs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain automated control systems.
Develop and integrate Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for improved visibility and control.
Establish and maintain factory information systems for real-time monitoring.
Provide technical support for standalone control elements integration.
Collaborate with maintenance and production teams for equipment reliability.
Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, drives, instrumentation, and networking.
Support commissioning, startup of new equipment, and system upgrades.
Benefits
Direct hire opportunity with job stability.
100% on-site work fosters team collaboration and hands-on engineering experience.
Engagement in large-scale industrial operations enhances professional growth.
Focus on safety and compliance ensures a secure working environment.
Exposure to diverse engineering disciplines through cross-functional collaboration.
Full Job Description
Job Description Direct Hire
100% on site
We are seeking a Controls and Automation Engineer to join our Maintenance and Reliability team supporting large-scale industrial operations. The successful candidate will apply engineering principles to design, modify, and enhance automated systems, equipment, and processes that support safe, efficient production. This position combines hands-on technical work with cross-functional collaboration across operations, maintenance, and engineering disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Design,implement, and maintain automated control systems with both automatic andmanual modes of operation.
Developand integrate Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to improve operatorvisibility and system control.
Establishand maintain factory information systems for real-time process monitoringand performance tracking.
Providetechnical support for integrating standalone control elements intocentralized or networked systems.
Collaboratewith maintenance and production teams to ensure equipment reliability,uptime, and safety.
Troubleshootand optimize PLCs, drives, instrumentation, and industrial networkinfrastructure.
Supportcommissioning and startup of new equipment, system upgrades, and capitalprojects.
Maintainsystem documentation, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety,environmental, and quality standards.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor'sdegree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
Minimumof 5 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering.
Proficiencywith Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, PowerFlex drives, and HMI platformssuch as PanelView, Wonderware, or Ignition.
Experiencewith SCADA systems, industrial networking, and Windows/VMwareinfrastructure.
Stronganalytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Abilityto work flexible hours based on project schedules or operational needs.
Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills; proven ability to workeffectively in cross-functional environments.
