Automation Controls Engineer

Dreams 2 Reality Recruitment; Enoch (UT); On-site; USD 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

Dreams 2 Reality Recruitment is seeking an experienced Automation Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, commission, and optimize automated manufacturing systems. The role focuses on PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, sensors, HMIs, and Smart Factory technologies to maximize uptime, production efficiency, system reliability, and product quality.

The ideal candidate is hands-on with strong PLC and industrial automation expertise, able to diagnose complex control-system issues,

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with industrial automation and controls.
• Strong PLC programming and debugging skills.
• Experience with automated manufacturing systems and MES/Smart Factory initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, modify, and maintain PLC-based control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Program and debug PLC applications, with LS ELECTRIC experience preferred.
• Support integration, configuration, and operation of sensors, actuators, HMIs, robotics, and other industrial control devices.
• Assist with installation, startup, commissioning, and validation of automated production equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and controls-related equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve control-system functionality to support safe production.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

LS ELECTRIC

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Automation ControlsEngineer to support the design, programming, troubleshooting,commissioning, and optimization of automated manufacturing systems. This roleis responsible for maintaining and improving PLC-controlled equipment,robotics, sensors, HMIs, and Smart Factory technologies to maximize equipmentuptime, production efficiency, system reliability, and product quality.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strongPLC and industrial automation experience who can diagnose complexcontrol-system issues, implement effective corrective actions, and collaborateacross engineering, production, quality, and external vendor teams.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & Control Systems

• Design,develop, troubleshoot, modify, and maintain PLC-based control systemsfor automated manufacturing equipment.
• Programand debug PLC applications, with LS ELECTRIC experience preferred.
• Supportthe integration, configuration, and operation of sensors, actuators,HMIs, robotics, and other industrial control devices.
• Assistwith the installation, startup, setup, commissioning, and validation ofautomated production equipment.
• Diagnoseelectrical and controls-related equipment failures and implement reliablecorrective solutions.
• Maintainand improve control-system functionality to support safe and consistentproduction.

Production System Optimization

• Analyzeautomation and equipment failures to determine root causes and implementcorrective and preventive actions.
• Optimizeautomated systems to improve equipment stability, cycle time,throughput, and overall reliability.
• Supportinitiatives designed to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)through controls and automation enhancements.
• Identifyopportunities for process automation, equipment upgrades, and systemimprovements.
• Evaluateexisting automation processes and recommend improvements that increaseproductivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

Smart Factory & MES Support

• SupportSmart Factory and digital manufacturing initiatives throughout theproduction environment.
• Assistwith Manufacturing Execution System (MES) integration, datacollection, equipment connectivity, and system communication.
• Supportreal-time production monitoring and the flow of automation and equipmentdata.
• Helptroubleshoot connectivity and communication issues between manufacturingequipment, controls, MES, and other digital systems.
• Contributeto the implementation and continuous improvement of connectedmanufacturing technologies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaboratewith Mechanical Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, andother cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing and equipmentissues.
• Providecontrols and automation expertise during production troubleshooting andimprovement activities.
• Workclosely with production teams to identify recurring equipment issues anddevelop sustainable solutions.
• Coordinatewith equipment manufacturers, automation vendors, and external supplierswhen specialized support is required.
• Communicatetechnical findings, recommendations, and project status effectively totechnical and non-technical stakeholders.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensureelectrical, automation, and control systems operate in compliance withapplicable safety standards, regulations, and company requirements.
• Identifypotential automation-related hazards and implement measures to eliminateor reduce risk.
• Supportsafe installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operation ofautomated production equipment.
• Promotea strong culture of safety throughout all controls and automationactivities.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have strong hands-onexperience with industrial automation and controls and the ability totroubleshoot complex manufacturing systems in a fast-paced productionenvironment. Strong PLC programming and debugging skills, analyticalproblem-solving ability, and effective cross-functional communication areessential to success in this role.