1st Shift Controls Engineer – PLC & Robotics, Findlay OH

Venteon; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a 1st Shift Controls Engineer in Findlay, OH, to oversee controls in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on integrating Allen Bradley PLCs and Fanuc robots, developing software changes, and improving production capabilities across automated systems.

The engineer will design and troubleshoot electrical circuits, train operators, and support APQP for new equipment while maintaining safety and efficiency in daily plant operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and Fanuc robots in a manufacturing setting (3–5 years).
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Controls/Electrical Engineering preferred. Desirable knowledge of stamping/welding/assembly.

Responsibilities

• Approve process specs and design standards.
• Develop and implement software changes to improve production capabilities.
• Design and develop robots and software to program them.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic circuits to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Configure safe electrical controls and power distribution for plant equipment.
• Use ladder logic to optimize processes with safety as priority.
• Assist in plant APQP for new equipment and processes.
• Train operators and establish basic maintenance programs.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

Fanuc Robots

Education

Bachelor or Associate's Degree in Controls / Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP HMI SCADA

KEPServerEX

AutoCAD / Cad Key

Job description

Venteon is seeking a 1st Shift Controls Engineer in Findlay, OH, to oversee controls in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on integrating Allen Bradley PLCs and Fanuc robots, developing software changes, and improving production capabilities across automated systems.

The engineer will design and troubleshoot electrical circuits, train operators, and support APQP for new equipment while maintaining safety and efficiency in daily plant operations.