Controls Engineer
Job in
Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, 89550, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Elevant
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Join a world-class advanced manufacturing organization supporting aerospace, defense, and high-performance industrial markets.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and implement machine control systems for high-duty-cycle industrial automation equipment used in metal forming and manufacturing.
- Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC, motion control, and HMI systems at the machine level.
- Create and maintain electrical designs, control schematics, PLC programs, and related automation software.
- Lead machine configuration, commissioning, and startup activities for new and upgraded equipment.
- Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and process engineers to ensure seamless system integration and functionality.
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for production equipment including presses, furnaces, manipulators, cranes, and CNC machines.
- Improve system performance and reduce downtime through control system optimization and standardization.
- Maintain program backups, revision history, and documentation for control systems and electrical schematics.
- Support compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and business management systems.
- Participate in capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and planned shutdowns (occasional weekends or holidays).
- Develop and maintain technical specifications for new automation and manufacturing equipment.
- Participate in team initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement activities as required.
- Strong experience designing and supporting industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, including:
- TIA Portal
- Studio 500 / 5000
- WinCC
- Factory Talk View
- Experience with motion control systems (Siemens and Allen-Bradley).
- Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics using AutoCAD or similar tools.
- Hands-on familiarity with industrial automation components:
- Servo motors, sensors, actuators, solenoids, pneumatics
- Gearboxes, ball screws, regulators, and safety devices
- Working knowledge of industrial electrical and machine safety standards, including:
- UL, NEC, NFPA 79
- IEC 60204-1
- ISO 13849-1, IEC 62061
- CE requirements
- Familiarity with automation programming methodologies such as PackML, Grafcet (SFC), or equivalent.
- Strong troubleshooting, multitasking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to safe work practices and environmental compliance.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing automation or controls engineering.
- Preferred experience with SCADA systems, historians (OSI PI), and SQL Server.
- Must be eligible to comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements due to the nature of the products manufactured.
Pay: Up to $ per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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