Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering
5+ years of controls engineering experience in manufacturing
Experience with automated production lines or industrial equipment
Proficient in PLC programming and industrial automation systems
Familiarity with HMI/SCADA systems and networking protocols
Responsibilities
Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for manufacturing
Develop and maintain control logic for Rockwell and Siemens PLC platforms
Configure HMI/SCADA systems for machine monitoring
Lead controls design and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment
Provide technical troubleshooting support for production equipment
Design and validate machine safety systems to comply with standards
Analyze equipment performance data to implement automation improvements
Benefits
Opportunities for continuous professional development
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Support for innovation and process optimization initiatives
Engagement in safety and compliance projects
Potential involvement in high-tech manufacturing sectors
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Automation & Controls Development
Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
Develop and maintain control logic using platforms such as Rockwell (Allen Bradley), Siemens, or similar PLC systems.
Configure HMI / SCADA systems for machine monitoring, diagnostics, and operator interface.
Develop and maintain automated production data collection, reporting, and diagnostic tools to support manufacturing performance.
Support manufacturing execution systems (MES), production traceability, and automation interfaces between PLCs and enterprise systems.
Integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize robotics, vision systems, and automated material handling equipment for high-volume production environments.
Equipment Integration & Commissioning
Lead controls design, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment.
Collaborate with equipment vendors and integrators during factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
Develop controls standards and documentation for plant automation systems.
Manufacturing Support
Provide technical troubleshooting support for production equipment downtime related to controls, sensors, drives, vision, PLC, robotics, and automation.
Work closely with maintenance and production teams to diagnose, resolve, and improve automation system performance.
Optimize control strategies to improve cycle time, reliability, and equipment uptime.
Safety & Compliance
Design and validate machine safety systems including safety PLCs, interlocks, emergency stops, and safeguarding systems.
Ensure equipment complies with OSHA, NFPA, and relevant machine safety standards.
Support high-voltage and lithium-ion manufacturing safety requirements.
Process Optimization
Analyze equipment performance data to identify automation improvements and efficiency gains.
Implement process automation improvements to increase throughput and reduce scrap.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and plant automation roadmaps.
Lead root cause investigations for automation-related production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Documentation & Standards
Support, maintain, and enforce plant automation standards including programming architecture, documentation, naming conventions, and commissioning procedures
Maintain detailed documentation including:
PLC/HMI code change management revisions
Open issues management
Automation standardization
Electrical schematics redlines
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering
Experience
5+ years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience supporting automated production lines or industrial equipment
Experience with PLC programming, Robotics, and industrial automation systems
