Controls Engineer Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Engineering

HOJ Innovations is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Controls Engineer to assist in the design, development, and support of industrial material handling and Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solutions. The ideal candidate is comfortable working directly with hardware
, programming software, electrical systems and equipment during development, commissioning, and support activities.

The Controls Engineer understands equipment, business, and customer requirements that drive the design of robust technical solutions. You will participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, specification development, device layout drawings, control schematics, PLC logic, AMR system integration, and installation support. Additionally, you will support installed systems with both scheduled and emergency service. You will collaborate closely with engineers, technicians, and field personnel to resolve complex site requirements, support system integration, and help HOJ Innovations deliver exceptional customer value.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, and maintain PLC and HMI programs
Integrate and support Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) within material handling and automation systems, including communication, task execution, and system coordination
Develop and troubleshoot system-level integrations between PLCs, AMRs, HMIs, WMS/MES systems, and external software platforms
Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues including, but not limited to:
PLCs
Motion control and multi-axis servo systems
SCADA systems
AC/DC drives
Industrial electronics
PLC-to-PC interfaces
Pneumatics
Photoelectric, vision, and laser-based control devices
Debug electrical installations and controls hardware of moderate complexity, working directly with panels, devices, and field wiring when required
Perform on-site commissioning to implement, validate, and optimize system designs (including AMR deployments)
Seek timely solutions to unexpected problems and make meaningful contributions with minimal direction
Support the existing install base through scheduled maintenance reviews and emergency service to diagnose and resolve controls or system failures
Prepare control schematics and specifications for control panel fabrication
Support electrical installation by coordinating with electricians and system installers
Document system designs, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology
, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong creative-thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong software-oriented mindset with the ability and willingness to work hands-on with hardware as required
Ability to balance multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and working with minimal supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Team-oriented and collaborative approach
Experience with Beckhoff IPCs and TwinCAT programming a plus
Experience with Ignition by Inductive Automation a plus
Experience with industrial communication protocols (
TCP/IP, REST APIs, fieldbus protocols, etc.)
Exposure to or experience with AMRs, robotics, or mobile automation systems is strongly preferred
Functional Mandarin speaking / reading skills a plus
Willingness to learn and implement new technologies
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

About Us:

HOJ Innovations is the leader in organizational consulting and material handling solutions for the Intermountain area and beyond. Over 50 years ago, we opened our doors as an engineering-driven family business with a mission to change the industry. HOJ Innovations offers total warehouse solutions from custom engineering to fabrication, equipment sales, installation, and maintenance. We have a very team-oriented and customer-driven company culture.

As HOJ continues to grow and extend the boundaries of modern material handling and logistics, one thing that has remained the same is our passion for providing the most rigorous and creative design solutions, backed up by exceptional customer…