Controls Engineer

An established industrial equipment and automation organization is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the development of automated machinery and manufacturing systems.

This position combines electrical engineering with hands‑on controls programming, giving the engineer responsibility for both hardware design and machine software. You’ll contribute to projects from initial design through testing and field startup, working with PLCs, HMIs, servo motion systems, electrical schematics, and automated equipment.

Following the initial onsite training period, the position offers the opportunity for a hybrid working arrangement.

• Develop electrical designs and control panel layouts for automated machinery and equipment
• Produce electrical schematics and related documentation using CAD software
• Select appropriate electrical components based on machine requirements, performance specifications, and applicable industry standards
• Perform engineering calculations and technical research to support equipment design decisions
• Develop PLC logic for automated machinery and production equipment
• Create and modify HMI applications used for machine operation and monitoring
• Program and configure servo-based motion control systems
• Support the design and development of electrical and controls portions of new and existing equipment
• Create bills of material and maintain accurate engineering documentation
• Review drawings, component selections, and bills of material for assigned projects
• Participate in engineering reviews to evaluate technical requirements, design decisions, and project costs
• Maintain drawings and documentation as equipment designs are revised
• Document controls architecture, design decisions, and software development work
• Support machine testing, startup, and debugging before equipment is delivered
• Provide technical assistance during onsite equipment installation and startup
• Troubleshoot controls and electrical issues that arise during field operation
• Coordinate assigned engineering activities and collaborate with other members of the design team
• Review completed engineering work to help maintain design quality and consistency
• Travel to customer locations as required for equipment startup and technical support

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant hands‑on experience within a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and industrial control systems
• Familiarity with servo and motion‑controlled equipment
• Understanding of electrical engineering design principles and practices
• Experience developing electrical schematics and control panel designs
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and controls‑related problems
• Strong technical problem‑solving and analytical capabilities
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize engineering responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail and documentation
• Effective written and verbal technical communication skills
• Ability to contribute within a collaborative engineering environment while also working independently
• Willingness to travel as required for equipment installation, startup, and troubleshooting
• Must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

• PLC Programming
• HMI Development
• Servo Motion Control
• Electrical CAD
• Electrical Panel Design
• Automated Machinery
• Machine Controls
• Bills of Material (BOM)
• Equipment Startup & Commissioning

• Work across both electrical design and controls programming rather than being limited to one engineering discipline
• Take part in the complete machine development process from design through startup
• Gain hands‑on experience programming PLCs, HMIs, and servo motion systems
• Design controls…