Aerospace Controls Engineer: PLC & Connectivity

Insight Global; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a mid to senior level Controls Engineer to join the Machine Connectivity team in Columbus, GA. This role involves interfacing with controllers across multiple PLC platforms and adds tags to the system while performing on-the-floor troubleshooting.

Travel 30-40% within the United States is required, and the ideal candidate has experience with Kepware, Ignition, and aerospace/defense environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Controls Engineer in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with PLC programming software: Siemens, AB, Fanuc, or others.
• Strong experience with Kepware and Ignition automation software.
• Hands on machine troubleshooting experience.
• Experience working and communicating with software vendors.
• Must be able and willing to travel 30-40% annually within the United States - Electrical Engineer Bachelor's Degree
• PLC Certifications
• Aerospace or Defense experience

Responsibilities

• Interrogate controllers across diverse PLCs and add tags as needed.
• Troubleshoot on the manufacturing floor to support line uptime.
• Collaborate with software vendors to resolve issues and optimize integrations.
• Travel to other sites (30-40% annually) to support installations and commissioning.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

Vendor communication

Troubleshooting

Travel 30-40%

Aerospace/Defense experience

Education

Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Kepware

Ignition

Siemens PLC

AB (Allen-Bradley)

Fanuc

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a mid to senior level Controls Engineer to join the Machine Connectivity team in Columbus, GA. This role involves interfacing with controllers across multiple PLC platforms and adds tags to the system while performing on-the-floor troubleshooting.

Travel 30-40% within the United States is required, and the ideal candidate has experience with Kepware, Ignition, and aerospace/defense environments.