Senior Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation Systems (Manufacturing)

Job DescriptionJob Description

We’re Hiring: Controls Engineer V (Automation & PLC Integration)
100% Onsite | Advanced Manufacturing Environment

Are you passionate about automation, robotics, and control systems? We’re looking for a Controls Engineer V to join our growing engineering team and play a key role in advancing smart manufacturing systems.

This position offers the opportunity to design, integrate, and optimize PLC-based control systems for complex manufacturing processes — working hands-on with robotics, vision systems, and advanced automation equipment. The ideal candidate is both a technical leader and a hands-on problem solver who can guide projects from design through implementation and plant acceptance.

What You’ll Do:
Lead and implement PLC-based automation and control systems across manufacturing operations
Design, develop, and troubleshoot robotic, PLC, and vision system programs
Oversee control system integration through FAT, SAT, and final plant acceptance
Develop documentation and ensure alignment with engineering standards
Mentor and train engineers and technicians on automation systems
Support process improvement and capital expansion projects from concept to completion

What You Bring:
✅ BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
✅ 7+ years of experience designing and integrating PLC systems in advanced manufacturing
✅ Strong understanding of control theory, PID loop tuning, and automation systems
✅ Proficiency in PLC programming, HMI development, and network configuration
✅ Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, or OMRON control platforms
✅ Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)
✅ Excellent problem-solving, project leadership, and communication skills

✨ Desired Extras:

• Experience with high-level (C#, VB, Java, C++)
• Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL)
• Machine vision integration experience
• Basic project management capabilities

Join a forward-thinking team where innovation meets precision. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of automation while driving efficiency and reliability in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Company DescriptionRecruiting specialists in the Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing industries.Company DescriptionRecruiting specialists in the Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing industries.