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Controls Engineer

Job in Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, 62040, USA
Listing for: Amsted Rail
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Robotics, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Controls Engineer - PLC Programming, Industrial Robotics

Step into a cornerstone manufacturing environment that is aggressively modernizing its shop floor through cutting-edge industrial automation, advanced robotics, and precision machine vision systems. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will be at the tip of the spear of our manufacturing technology strategy-owning the design, integration, and continuous improvement of complex automated systems that drive high-volume, heavy industrial production.

If you are energized by rolling up your sleeves to architect robust control solutions, troubleshoot advanced automation cells, and modernize legacy equipment in a rock-solid, stable manufacturing facility, this is your platform to make an immediate, highly visible impact.

What you will do:

  • Automation & Systems Design:
    Design, program, and integrate automated manufacturing equipment, electrical control panels, and cell architecture.
  • Robotics Integration:
    Program and optimize industrial robots (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa) for high-efficiency material handling and assembly.
  • Machine Vision Systems:
    Implement and maintain machine vision inspection systems (Cognex, Keyence, Datalogic) for automated quality control.
  • PLC Programming & Troubleshooting:
    Write and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC code (Control Logix, Compact Logix) and HMI interfaces to maximize uptime.
  • Plant Floor Support:
    Serve as the technical expert for electrical and controls troubleshooting, partnering with maintenance and operations teams.
  • Continuous Improvement:
    Spearhead engineering projects focused on reducing downtime, optimizing cycle times, and modernizing plant infrastructure.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Experience:

    7+ years in a controls or automation role within heavy manufacturing
  • PLCs:
    Deep expertise with Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, Control Logix, Compact Logix) and HMIs
  • Robotics:
    Hands-on programming and integration experience with major platforms (ABB, Kuka, Fanuc, Yaskawa)
  • Machine Vision:
    Proven track record deploying vision inspection systems (Cognex, Keyence)
  • Hardware & Systems:
    Strong background in electrical controls, drives (Power Flex/Vacon), schematics, and troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 4% 401(k) match
  • Continued training
  • PTO
  • Company holidays

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.

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