Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot automation systems to ensure optimal performance of PLCs, HMIs, and related control infrastructure.
• Develop and implement robust control strategies, including hardware selection, sensor integration, safety systems, and intuitive HMI interfaces.
• Support capital projects by contributing to the design and specification of control system architecture, instrumentation, and functional requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting increased system flexibility, uptime, and overall equipment efficiency.
• Lead or assist in the integration of new equipment into existing automation frameworks, ensuring alignment with process requirements.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to train personnel on system functionality, safety protocols, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Support maintenance teams in evaluating and improving repair strategies and component selections for optimal long-term equipment performance.
• Generate and maintain documentation including schematics, functional specifications, I/O lists, and change logs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and engineers to identify and fulfill automation requirements on both existing and new systems.
• Conduct cost-benefit and feasibility analyses to support automation upgrades or expansions.
• Inspect and validate automation systems to ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, codes, and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience designing, programming, and troubleshooting industrial control systems.
• Proficient in one or more PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi) and HMI development tools.
• Familiarity with controls integration, sensor technologies, and safety system design.
• Strong project coordination and time management skills.
• Experience in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; comfortable working across functions and with external vendors or integrators.