Automation Controls Engineer

Belcan Corporation; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 59,236 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Normal, IL is seeking a Contract Controls Engineer to own advanced automation, networking, and robotics blocks on a 12‑month milestone contract sourced through specialized automation agencies. The role emphasizes on-site deployment, optimization, and mentorship on the shop floor.

The candidate should have deep Rockwell (Studio 5000/FactoryTalk) and Fanuc experience, strong communication and mentoring abilities, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of shop-floor experience focusing on Rockwell (Studio 5000/FactoryTalk) and Fanuc platforms.
• Experience in adult technical education, industrial instruction, or structured system integration mentoring.
• Sourced via an approved specialized automation engineering agency partner for a 12-month milestone contract.
• Proactive, flexible, confident, professional, and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal communication skills with high emotional intelligence.
• Deep understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems to diagnose problems and perform repairs.

Responsibilities

• System Ownership & Recovery: take ownership of automation, networking, and robotics blocks and develop disaster recovery protocols.
• Technical Coaching & Mentoring: provide hands-on mentorship to floor technicians and junior engineers.
• Curriculum & Training Support: help develop technical training content to meet business needs.
• Instructional Delivery: conduct on-the-floor coaching and instructor-led training sessions.
• Continuous Improvement: support engineering development and maintain expertise in owned hardware and software configurations.

Skills

Rockwell Automation

FactoryTalk

Fanuc robotics

Industrial networking

Mentoring & training

Education

Electrical Certification

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Fanuc

Job description

Job Title: Contract Controls Engineer

Pay rate: $43.34- $57.31/hr.

Location: Normal, IL

Zip Code: 61761

Duration: 12 Months

Start Date: Right Away

Keywords: #NormalJobs; #ControlsEngineerjobs;

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $43.34- $57.31/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline.

• health care, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k)
• education assistance
• paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law

Job Description:

Role Summary

The Contract Controls Engineer (External Specialized Resource) is responsible for owning advanced automation, networking, robotics, and system-recovery blocks within our manufacturing environment. Sourced via specialized automation engineering agencies (e.g., Actalent, Aerotek), this position operates on an initial 12-month milestone contract framework.

The ideal candidate possesses a deep technical mastery of controls systems combined with a proven background in knowledge sharing and technical development. This individual must be creative, proactive, organized, flexible, and results-oriented. Bringing outstanding communication, facilitation, and mentoring skills, the Contract Controls Engineer will ensure our advanced automated systems are highly optimized while actively upskilling floor-level teams.

The Contract Controls Engineer will be directly responsible for the deployment, optimization, and floor-level mentorship of advanced automated blocks. Specifically, the resource must own and execute work across the following core technical areas:

• Advanced Automation & Rockwell Platforms
• Own the deployment, optimization, and troubleshooting of Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk environments on the active shop floor.
• Develop and refine control logic, ensuring alignment with client specifications and Industry Best Practices.
• Robotics & Fanuc Platforms
• Manage advanced robotic automation sequences, configurations, and paths utilizing Fanuc platforms.
• Lead hands-on troubleshooting and calibration exercises directly on manufacturing lines.
• Networking & System-Recovery Blocks
• Design, validate, and maintain robust industrial network architectures supporting automated lines.
• Establish, document, and test critical system-recovery blocks to minimize downtime and ensure rapid recovery from critical faults.
• System Integration Mentoring & Technical Education
• Facilitate hands-on coaching and technical mentoring for maintenance technicians and floor engineers utilizing adult learning principles.
• Utilize client-provided Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and schematics to bridge the gap between design intent and floor execution.

Core Responsibilities

• System Ownership & Recovery: Take complete ownership of complex automation, networking, and robotics blocks, ensuring high operational reliability and building comprehensive disaster recovery protocols.
• Technical Coaching & Mentoring: Partner with Manufacturing Operations to deliver structured, hands‑on mentorship to floor technicians and junior engineers. Develop and execute a technical knowledge‑transfer framework using adult education principles.
• Curriculum & Training Support: Support the development of technical skills and targeted training content based on the immediate needs of the business and opportunities on the floor.
• Instructional Delivery: Deliver interactive coaching and instructor‑led training sessions directly on the shop floor, adapting delivery methods to accommodate different learning styles and technical skill levels.
• Continuous Improvement: Provide ongoing engineering and development support to ensure a problem‑solving mindset is applied across the automation team. Maintain deep subject matter expertise in all owned hardware and software configurations.

Technical & Professional Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated shop‑floor experience focusing heavily on Rockwell (Studio 5000/FactoryTalk) and Fanuc platforms.
• Verified historical experience in adult technical education, industrial instruction, or structured system integration mentoring.
• Sourced via an approved specialized automation engineering agency partner (e.g., Actalent, Aerotek) for an initial 12-month milestone contract.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, flexible, confident, professional, and self‑directed in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to thrive when working independently, contribute strongly as a member of a high‑performing team, and handle high‑stress situations.
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal communication skills paired with a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Deep ability to understand electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems to analyze problems and execute repairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• An active Electrical Certification or relevant Controls Engineering credentials.
• Prior Industrial Maintenance or advanced system integration experience in high‑volume manufacturing.
• Advanced understanding of industrial safety design standards and compliance (e.g., NFPA 70E).
• Direct experience with the maintenance, integration, and control of complex hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and curriculum development frameworks, specifically the ADDIE Model.

Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp‑to‑hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com