Position Details

Salary $85K – $120K USD / year

Type Not Specified

Experience mid

Exp. Years 10+ years

Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

This controls engineering role involves leading automation system development, troubleshooting, and system integration at a manufacturing plant utilizing advanced control technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement control systems
Troubleshoot automation issues
Lead system commissioning
Support system upgrades
Collaborate across engineering and operations

Technical Overview

Focus on automation, SCADA, PLC/HMI programming, system integration, and industrial controls, supporting plant automation, reliability, and digital transformation.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced controls engineer with over 10 years in industrial automation, proficient in SCADA, PLC, and HMI systems, capable of leading control system development and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.

Must-Have Skills

10+ years of experience in industrial automationProficient in Ignition 8.1Experience with PLC systems (Allen-BradleySiemensRockwell)Understanding of MESIIoTindustrial networkingStrong troubleshooting skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with MESIndustrial networkingSystem integration

Tools & Platforms

Ignition 8.1PLC systems (Allen-BradleySiemensRockwell)SCADAHMI

Required Skills

AutomationControl systemsSCADAPLCHMISystem integrationIndustrial controlsTroubleshootingSystem programmingData acquisition

Hard Skills

AutomationControl systemsSCADAPLCHMISystem integrationIndustrial controlsTroubleshootingSystem programmingData acquisition

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingCollaborationCommunicationAnalytical skillsTeamwork

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing, Building Materials, Home Improvement

Job Function Controls Engineer

Keywords for Your Resume

AutomationControl systemsSCADAPLCHMISystem integrationIndustrial controlsTroubleshootingData acquisitionSystem programming

Deal Breakers

Less than 10 years of automation experience, Lack of proficiency in Ignition 8.1, No experience with PLC or SCADA systems

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