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Controls & Automation Engineer

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📍 Vance, AL, US, 35490 Unknown Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Type Not Specified
Experience mid
Exp. Years 3+ years
Education Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.)
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

This role involves developing and implementing control systems for manufacturing machinery, troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs, and supporting automation equipment to enhance production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop control programs
  • Troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems
  • Support automation equipment
  • Implement process improvements
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards

Technical Overview

The position requires expertise in PLC programming (ControlLogix, MicroLogix, CompactLogix), HMI development, and automation systems, with experience in robotics and quality standards like ISO 14001 and IATF16949.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a control and automation engineer with at least 3 years of experience in PLC programming, HMI development, and automation systems in a manufacturing environment. They should be familiar with Rockwell and Siemens platforms, robotics, and quality standards like ISO 14001 and IATF16949.

Must-Have Skills

PLC programmingHMI programmingAutomation equipmentTroubleshooting

Nice-to-Have Skills

Siemens PLCRobotics programmingISO 14001 & IATF16949 procedures

Tools & Platforms

RSLogix5000Studio5000FactoryTalk View StudioControlLogixMicroLogixCompactLogix

Required Skills

PLC programmingControlLogixMicroLogixCompactLogixRockwell AutomationHMI programmingPanelViewSiemens PLCAutomation equipmentRobotics troubleshooting

Hard Skills

PLC programmingControlLogixMicroLogixCompactLogixRockwell AutomationHMI programmingPanelViewSiemens PLCAutomation equipmentFanuc RobotsABB RobotsISO 14001IATF16949

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationAttention to detailCreativity

Industry & Role

Industry Automotive/Manufacturing
Job Function Control systems engineering and automation support

Keywords for Your Resume

PLC programmingControlLogixMicroLogixCompactLogixRockwell AutomationHMI programmingPanelViewSiemens PLCAutomation equipmentFanuc RobotsABB RobotsISO 14001IATF16949RoboticsTroubleshooting

Deal Breakers

Lack of PLC programming experience, No experience with automation equipment, No B.S.E. degree

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