Black Star Technology LLC
About the job Controls Engineer - PLC and Automation
Key Responsibilities
As a Controls Engineer , you'll work closely with sales teams, customers, and engineering staff to design, develop, and implement custom automation equipment for paint, fluid, and adhesive applications. You will:
- Collaborate with customers to develop solutions for custom industrial equipment.
- Design and program PLC systems (Allen Bradley LD/ST) for automation and robotics integration.
- Create and edit electrical schematics using AutoCAD and SolidWorks Electrical.
- Select components, design panel layouts, and work with Servo Motion, VFD, and Stepper Motion systems .
- Integrate control systems with Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk (required), and work with Fanuc, Siemens, and Codesys where applicable.
- Troubleshoot electrical and control systems (low/high voltage, 3-phase).
- Develop HMI screens using PanelView .
- Participate in onsite commissioning, installation, and testing of automation systems.
- Support both mechanical and software controls during equipment installation.
- Associate or Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field.
- 3+ years of experience troubleshooting electrical systems.
- Strong background in PLC programming (Allen Bradley Ladder Logic & Structured Text).
- Proficient in Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk .
- Ability to read, create, and modify electrical schematics using AutoCAD .
- Knowledge of industrial network infrastructures (Ethernet, DeviceNet).
- Experience with Servo Motion, VFDs, and Stepper systems.
- Proficiency in HMI development (PanelView).
- Willingness to travel up to 25% for customer site work.
- Experience with Fanuc robotics integration.
- SolidWorks Electrical knowledge.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Hands-on panel building and mechanical assembly experience.