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Controls Engineer

Job in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, 14266, USA
Listing for: Epitec
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 51 - 54.41 USD Hourly USD 51.00 54.41 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Location:

    Buffalo, New York
  • Type:
    Contract
  • Job #103777
Controls Engineer (PLC/Automation) - Contract | Tonawanda, NY (Onsite)

Location: Onsite in Tonawanda, NY
Schedule: 1st, 2nd, 3rd options
Type: W2 Contract (52 weeks) (Full-Time conversion considered after 6 months)
Overtime: ~10+ hrs/week (50 hrs/week typical)
Travel: Up to 20% (occasional support trips to Michigan)
Pay: $51-$54.41 / hour

~Visa sponsorship not available~
About the Role

We are hiring Controls Engineers to support a high-volume manufacturing plant producing engines for major vehicle platforms, including Corvette. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role focused on maintaining and improving automation systems to support production.

This role offers strong long-term potential, including possible conversion to a full-time employee after ~6 months.
Schedule & Work Environment
  • Shift options:
    • 1st: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 2nd: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
    • 3rd: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
  • Assigned to one shift (not rotating, but MUST be available to work any shift in case someone is unavailable)
  • 2-3 weekend shifts per month (including holidays)
  • Onsite, 5 days/week (no remote)
  • Fast-paced manufacturing floor environment
What You'll Do
  • Support production by troubleshooting and maintaining automation systems
  • Diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs, robotics, and control systems
  • Read and troubleshoot electrical schematics and machine control circuits
  • Participate in shift hand-off meetings and track priority issues
  • Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams
  • Support continuous improvement and automation projects
Top Required Skills
  • Experience working on the manufacturing floor, on your feet most of the day
  • Machine controls experience (Robotics, test systems, PLC, instrumentation, vision systems)
Preferred Experience
  • Automotive or high-volume manufacturing
  • Robotics (Fanuc preferred)
  • Industrial networks (Ether Net/IP)
  • Servo drives, motion control, VFDs
  • Vision systems (Matrox, Cognex, Dalsa)
  • HMI systems, automation controls
Qualifications
  • 2-3 years relevant experience (flexible for strong candidates)
  • High School diploma + hands-on experience OR
  • Technical degree (Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Engineering Tech) with co-op/internship experience
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