Controls Integration Engineer

Optimal Inc.

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years' experience in industrial automation or controls integration.
  • Familiarity with hardware and software communication in manufacturing settings.
  • Proficient in TCP/IP networking and industrial Ethernet.
  • Hands-on knowledge of industrial communication protocols like EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP.
  • Experience with edge computing in automation environments.
  • Strong skills in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Proficiency in Python and/or C++ programming.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate industrial controllers and automation hardware in manufacturing environments.
  • Configure and troubleshoot communication between various control systems.
  • Develop and support hardware/software interfaces for automation systems.
  • Assist with industrial Ethernet network configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Support system commissioning, testing, and validation of automation equipment.
  • Diagnose hardware, software, and communication issues systematically.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance system performance and reliability.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fully onsite role for hands-on experience.
  • Engage in cross-functional teamwork to improve technology integration.
  • Gain exposure to advanced industrial automation technologies.
  • Possibility for skills development in emerging areas like edge computing.
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Controls Integration Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a Controls Integration Engineer with 2-5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls integration, and hardware/software communication within manufacturing or automation environments. This role focuses on integrating industrial controllers, sensors, edge devices, and automation hardware while configuring and troubleshooting industrial networks and communication protocols.

The ideal candidate will have experience with industrial controls, IP networking, hardware integration, and system commissioning. Experience with robotics or PLC programming is beneficial but not required.

Job Duties

Integrate industrial controllers, sensors, edge computing devices, and automation hardware in manufacturing and industrial environments.
Configure and troubleshoot communication between controllers, industrial PCs, sensors, edge devices, and other control systems.
Develop, test, and support hardware/software interfaces for industrial automation systems.
Configure and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks and communication protocols.
Support system commissioning, testing, validation, and deployment of automation equipment.
Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, controls, and communication issues using systematic root cause analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve system performance, reliability, and network connectivity.
Support equipment startup, field deployments, and production issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

2-5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls integration, embedded systems, or manufacturing automation.
Experience in integrating industrial controllers, sensors, edge devices, and automation hardware.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and industrial Ethernet architectures.
Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, Profinet, and/or EtherCAT.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting communication between controllers, industrial PCs, sensors, edge devices, and other automation hardware.
Experience with edge computing in industrial or automation environments.
Experience with hardware/software integration and industrial control systems.
Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis skills.
Experience supporting system commissioning, testing, and deployment of industrial automation systems.
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics Engineering, or a related field.

*Fully Onsite

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