Automation Controls Engineer

Upcoresolutions; Enoch (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Upcoresolutions is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-based control systems for manufacturing equipment. This role ensures reliable operation of robotics, sensors, HMIs, and Smart Factory infrastructure to maximize uptime, efficiency, and product quality.

You will collaborate with mechanical engineers, production teams, and quality to implement automation improvements, support MES integration, and drive data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems for production equipment.
• Modify and debug PLC programs (LS ELECTRIC preferred).
• Support integration and operation of sensors, actuators, HMIs, and control devices.
• Assist in installation, setup, and commissioning of automated production equipment.
• Analyze automation system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Improve equipment stability, cycle time, and system reliability.
• Support OEE improvement through automation and control system optimization.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and system upgrades.
• Support Smart Factory initiatives and MES integration, data collection, and system connectivity.
• Support real-time production monitoring and automation data flow.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers, Production, and Quality teams.
• Support troubleshooting of production issues related to control systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and external automation suppliers when required.
• Ensure all electrical and control systems comply with safety standards and regulations.
• Identify and eliminate risks related to automation systems.
• Support safe operation of automated production equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Sensor integration

HMI systems

Control system optimization

Tools

LS ELECTRIC

Job description

Position Summary

The Automation Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, troubleshooting, and optimization of automation and control systems used in manufacturing equipment. This role ensures stable operation of PLC-controlled systems, robotics, sensors, and Smart Factory infrastructure to maximize equipment uptime, production efficiency, and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & Control Systems

• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems for production equipment.
• Modify and debug PLC programs (LS ELECTRIC preferred).
• Support integration and operation of sensors, actuators, HMIs, and control devices.
• Assist in installation, setup, and commissioning of automated production equipment.

Production System Optimization

• Analyze automation system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Improve equipment stability, cycle time, and system reliability.
• Support OEE improvement through automation and control system optimization.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and system upgrades.

Smart Factory & MES Support

• Support Smart Factory initiatives and digital manufacturing systems.
• Assist with MES integration, data collection, and system connectivity.
• Support real-time production monitoring and automation data flow.

Cross-functional Support

• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers, Production, and Quality teams.
• Support troubleshooting of production issues related to control systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and external automation suppliers when required.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all electrical and control systems comply with safety standards and regulations.
• Identify and eliminate risks related to automation systems.
• Support safe operation of automated production equipment.