Controls Engineer

Worthington Steel; Cornwall; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to enhance automation and process improvements at their facility. This role involves designing and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems, developing SCADA and HMI applications, and integrating new technologies into existing architectures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation and a passion for optimizing production efficiency. Join a team that values safety and innovation, where your contributions will make a significant impact on manufacturing operations.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Performance-based pay increases

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in controls engineering or industrial automation.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for manufacturing.
• Optimize automation systems to improve production efficiency.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

industrial communication protocols

troubleshooting control systems

Node-Red

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering

Industrial Automation

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Ignition SCADA

Job description

Position Overview

Worthington Steel is seeking a Controls Engineer to support automation, process improvements, and system integration at our Rome, NY facility. This position will be responsible for designing, programming, and troubleshooting control systems to enhance manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems to support manufacturing processes.


• Develop and maintain SCADA, HMI, and MES applications.


• Optimize automation systems to improve production efficiency and reduce downtime.


• Integrate new equipment and technologies into existing control architectures.


• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices.


• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams for troubleshooting and system improvements.


• Assist with industrial network design and configuration for control system communication.


• Utilize Node-Red for data flow automation and system integration where applicable.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field.


• 3-5 years of experience in controls engineering, controls systems administrator, controls technician, or industrial automation.


• Proficiency in PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent).


• Experience with SCADA systems, HMI design, and industrial automation software.


• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA, etc.).


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Node-Red for automation and data flow.


• Background in industrial network design and troubleshooting.


• Experience with Ignition SCADA or similar platforms.


• Familiarity with robotics and motion control systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Benefits start Day 1 - including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) (with company contribution)


• Performance-based pay increases


• Paid vacation and holidays


• Work with a team that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement


• Our total pay for this position is $65K to $100K reflective of the candidates' experience