Plant Controls Engineer

Reference: PR/ Controls Engineer

Position Overview The Plant Controls Engineer will support the reliability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated equipment and control systems within a manufacturing facility. This position will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and support plant automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC and HMI Diagnose controls-related equipment failures and support production downtime troubleshooting.

Modify and optimize PLC logic, HMI applications, and automated equipment.

Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment and automation projects.

Troubleshoot industrial networks, sensors, instrumentation, drives, and other controls hardware.

Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and manufacturing efficiency.

Maintain controls documentation, electrical drawings, programs, and system backups.

Partner with Maintenance and Operations on root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.

Provide technical support and controls knowledge to plant maintenance personnel.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.

Hands-on experience working with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation systems.

Understanding of industrial communication networks and protocols.

Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics and control systems.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment preferred