Controls Engineer; Machining

Job Description

We’re looking for a hands‑on Controls Engineer who can hit the ground running — someone who understands how to troubleshoot logic, interpret PLC code, and support a machining‑heavy production floor. This role is ideal for candidates with foundational PLC experience who are eager to grow with a Fortune 100 company.

• Respond to carry‑over issues from previous shifts or help with maintenance breakdowns
• Diagnose equipment downtime and assist with recovery
• Plug into PLCs, read logic, and identify root causes
• Collaborate with operators and maintenance to restore functionality

• Support corrective action plans and process improvements
• Participate in meetings and offline programming tasks
• Design drawings and contribute to automation upgrades
• Work both on the floor and at your desk depending on project phase

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• HS diploma or bachelors degree (electrical engineering degree is a huge plus)
• 2+ years of experience with industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient with Siemens PLC (SIMATIC) and/or other PLC programming experience
• Experience coming from a manufacturing/production plant or a machine building company (experience writing programs for machines, etc.) - General knowledge of how to troubleshoot robotics (highly preferred)
• Any Fanuc robot experience
• Any Cognex camera experience
• Any electrical engineering degree or 2 year electrical program