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Controls Engineer - 3585138

Buffalo, NY, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $89,000.00 - 125,000.00 per year

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Skills

Management
Robotics
Layout
Adobe AIR
HMI
Documentation
Change Control
Collaboration
Startups
Continuous Improvement
Lasers
Electrical Wiring
IDS
Mechatronics
Allen-Bradley
Programmable Logic Controller
Manufacturing
Real-time
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Schematics
Mentorship

Summary

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Controls Engineer position! This is a direct placement opportunity and will be onsite in Buffalo, NY. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

Design, develop, and implement PLC-based control systems for automated equipment using Allen-Bradley platforms.
Lead hands-on troubleshooting of complex electrical, controls, and automation issues directly on the production floor, including potential off-hours support when critical equipment goes down
Drive automation initiatives by identifying manual processes and designing automated solutions using PLCs, robotics, servo systems, and pneumatic controls to improve safety and efficiency
Design and layout electrical control cabinets, specify components, and determine optimal solutions (air actuated vs. servo driven) based on accuracy and performance requirements
Develop and modify PLC logic, HMI screens, and control system software while maintaining clean, accurate documentation and disciplined change control practices
Collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to diagnose system-level issues and implement robust, long-term solutions
Support equipment commissioning, startups, and continuous improvement projects across diverse applications including lasers, brakes, and robotic systems
Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs to ensure designs comply with safety standards and internal engineering practices

What You'll Need to Have:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering
Experience with or strong willingness to learn Allen-Bradley PLC platforms and Studio 5000 programming
Hands-on troubleshooting mindset with ability to work directly on the manufacturing floor diagnosing and resolving issues in real-time
Strong problem-solving skills across electrical, mechanical, and software systems with system-level thinking about how components interact
Genuine passion for controls and automation - someone who gets excited about the technical challenges and variety of the work
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings
Early to mid-career professional who is eager to learn and grow within a mentoring-focused engineering culture

Pay Range: $89,000-125,000/year

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