Automation & Controls Engineer – Manufacturing Robotics

Cabinetworks Group Middlefield, LLC; Middlefield Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental support programs

Company-paid life and disability

Job summary

Cabinetworks Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize control systems across our manufacturing operations. You will lead automation initiatives, support capital projects, and ensure system reliability and performance.

The role involves collaborating with Operations, Maintenance and IT to reduce downtime and improve process capability. Requires 3+ years in manufacturing control systems and proficiency with Allen‑Bradley and Siemens platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with control systems.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and programming PLCs, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Working knowledge of VFDs, servo motors, sensors, relays, and safety devices.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including 480V 3-phase power.
• Ability to read, create, and modify electrical schematics and control system designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA architectures for new and existing equipment.
• Lead automation aspects of capital projects, including scope definition, vendor coordination, commissioning, and startup.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain PLC/HMI code libraries (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
• Analyze system performance and implement optimization strategies to improve uptime, throughput, and quality.
• Own and execute root cause analysis for complex control system failures and implement long-term corrective actions.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA integration

Root cause analysis

Electrical schematics reading

Team collaboration

Adaptability to shifts

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology/Industrial Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Modbus

Job description

Cabinetworks Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize control systems across our manufacturing operations. You will lead automation initiatives, support capital projects, and ensure system reliability and performance.

The role involves collaborating with Operations, Maintenance and IT to reduce downtime and improve process capability. Requires 3+ years in manufacturing control systems and proficiency with Allen‑Bradley and Siemens platforms.