Controls/Automation Engineer
Job in
Jacksonville, Pulaski County, Arkansas, 72076, USA
Listed on 2026-10-16
Listing for:
Josh Pros LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Client: A client in the building products manufacturing industry
Location:
Jacksonville, AR Work mode:
On-site
Experience:
Senior Level Work authorization: US Citizen/Permanent Resident Relocation:
Not available Openings: 1
Overview the client is seeking a hands-on, plant-level Controls & Automation Engineer to support high-volume manufacturing equipment, optimize facility reliability, and implement new automated systems. Unlike many entry-level engineering roles, this position functions as the site’s core technical authority for industrial programming and factory floor automation.
The ideal candidate effectively balances day-to-day electrical troubleshooting with long-term capital improvement and system modernization projects.
Responsibilities:- System Troubleshooting & Maintenance Diagnose, debug, and resolve sudden electrical control or automation issues to minimize production downtime. Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servos, and various sensors.
- Programming & Optimization Program, update, and modify control applications.
- Work extensively within the Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation ecosystem, including Studio 5000, Control Logix, Compact Logix, and Factory Talk View HMI development.
- Automation Initiatives Design and install custom control panels. Commission new equipment and upgrade legacy relay-controlled hardware.
- Integrate robotics across production lines to drive efficiency.
- Documentation & Backups Build and maintain up-to-date electrical wiring diagrams and control schematics. Manage and secure system software backups.
- Education Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or Engineering Technology is preferred. Equivalent options:
An Associate Degree (AS) or roughly 10 years of direct equivalent field experience will be explicitly accepted. - Experience & Technical
Skills:
5+ years of dedicated experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment. Heavy exposure to industrial networks (Ether Net/IP). Experience working with high-voltage systems (up to 480 VAC).
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