Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation

About the job Controls Engineer - PLC & Automation Key ResponsibilitiesAs 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.Required Qualifications: 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.Preferred Skills: Experience with Fanuc robotics integration. SolidWorks Electrical knowledge. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Hands-on panel building and mechanical assembly experience.