Controls Engineer

A growing paint finishing, industrial automation and engineered systems business is looking to add an Controls Engineer / Automation Engineer to its team.

This is a hands-on position supporting the startup, commissioning, testing and optimization of complex automated manufacturing systems, with a particular focus on industrial paint and finishing applications.

• Commission, troubleshoot and optimize automated control systems
• Design/program and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, servo and networked systems
• Perform I/O checkout, loop checks, functional testing and system validation
• Support automated paint, finishing, material handling and dispensing systems
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, valves and field devices
• Support FAT/SAT, startup and customer acceptance activities
• Work directly with customers, operations and maintenance teams during commissioning
• Provide technical support and training following system handover

• 5+ years of controls engineering, commissioning or industrial automation experience
• Strong Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLC experience
• Experience with HMIs, VFDs, industrial networks and automated equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, I/O lists and control documentation
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and startup experience
• Experience with industrial paint systems, paint booths, finishing equipment or automotive paint shops is highly desirable
• Siemens and/or Mitsubishi experience is a plus
• Robotics experience is beneficial
• Comfortable traveling 40–50%+, with potentially heavier travel during major startups

This could be a strong fit for a Controls Engineer who enjoys being hands-on in the field, solving complex automation problems and seeing projects through from installation to successful startup.