Automation Controls Engineer

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Enoch (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Enoch, Utah, USA, seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-based control systems for production equipment. You will work on robotics, sensors, HMIs, and Smart Factory infrastructure to maximize uptime and product quality.

The role involves installation and commissioning of automated equipment, cross-functional collaboration with Mechanical, Production, and Quality teams, and maintaining safety

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with 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

Automation controls

Troubleshooting

Robotics

Sensors

HMIs

Manufacturing automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LS Electric PLC

Job description

Automation Controls Engineer

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Enoch, Utah, United States

About this position

Job Id :CLI-45731-7

Job Type: Direct hire

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.