Controls Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Senior Controls Engineers with strong hands-on expertise in Industrial Automation, PLC Programming, and Manufacturing Controls.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience working in industrial manufacturing environments, with expertise in Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley), Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, and ABB automation systems.

Candidates should have practical experience designing, programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning automated manufacturing systems, including assembly lines, conveyor systems, and production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and troubleshoot industrial automation and control systems.
• Develop and maintain PLC programs using Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, GuardLogix, and MicroLogix.
• Work with Rockwell Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal.
• Configure and support ABB automation systems, PLCs, drives, motors, and related equipment.
• Develop and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA applications using FactoryTalk View SE/ME or equivalent platforms.
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and motion control systems.
• Support automated assembly lines, conveyor systems, and manufacturing production equipment.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Modbus TCP/IP, PROFINET, and OPC UA.
• Troubleshoot electrical control systems, sensors, instrumentation, and automation equipment.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, equipment startup, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and project engineering teams.
• Maintain technical documentation, PLC/HMI backups, electrical schematics, and control system drawings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Controls Engineering or Industrial Automation.
• Strong experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Hands-on expertise in Studio 5000 and RSLogix 5000.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal.
• Strong manufacturing plant or industrial automation experience.
• Experience with assembly lines, conveyor systems, and automated production equipment.
• Knowledge of ABB automation systems.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI, SCADA, VFDs, servo drives, and motion control.
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and control panels.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ABB Robotics or industrial robotic integration.
• Background in automotive, packaging, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, material handling, or process manufacturing.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Experience with Cognex or Keyence vision systems.
• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming standards.
• Exposure to MES, IIoT, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Experience with plant startup, FAT/SAT, and commissioning activities.