Automation Controls Engineer

Automation Controls Engineer - Manufacturing (Direct Hire)

Location: Little Rock, AR
Pay: $110,000 - $120,000 annually
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field required.

• Minimum 5 years of Automation Controls Engineering experience in a highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable PLC programs from the ground up.
• Strong background in PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, motion control, industrial networking, and electrical controls.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical, Solid Works Electrical, or similar controls design software.
• Ability to read, create, and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Proven troubleshooting and diagnostic experience with industrial automation systems.
• Project engineering experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work around noise, dust, vibration, varying temperatures, and active production equipment.

• Develop and program PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and motion control systems.
• Design electrical schematics, control panels, and custom automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automation, electrical, and control systems.
• Lead controls upgrades, modernization efforts, and automation projects.
• Commission new equipment and support startup activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and production teams to improve efficiency.
• Support capital projects, facility improvements, and new product introductions.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and reliability while reducing costs.
• Design, build, and implement innovative automation solutions for manufacturing operations.
• Support metal stamping, roll forming, assembly, and plastic injection molding processes.

• Experience with robotics, machine vision systems, automated material handling equipment, and manufacturing automation integration.
• Experience creating machine sequencing, motion control applications, PID loops, safety systems, and networked manufacturing controls.
• Experience supporting metal stamping presses, robotic cells, material handling systems, and injection molding equipment.
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma experience preferred.

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)