Automation Controls Engineer — Plant Optimization & Robotics

Regal Rexnord; Missouri; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

HSA and FSA spending accounts

Paid time off & holidays

401k with employer match

Life and AD&D insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord in Missouri is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, troubleshoot, and continuously improve automation and control systems in the assembly plant. This role focuses on PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, drives, and electrical controls to support production.

You will work with Process, Mechanical, Maintenance, and Quality teams to lead projects, drive lean improvements, and ensure safety compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics or related field; equivalent combo considered.
• 3+ years of controls engineering experience in manufacturing/assembly environments.
• Experience with automated production equipment and industrial control systems.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks and protocols.
• Develop and maintain electrical control schematics and documentation.
• Support startup, commissioning, and validation of new equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean initiatives to increase throughput and reduce scrap.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Robotics programming

Motion control

Industrial networking

Electrical schematics

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Controls / Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Mitsubishi

SCADA software

HMI development tools

Job description

Regal Rexnord in Missouri is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, troubleshoot, and continuously improve automation and control systems in the assembly plant. This role focuses on PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, drives, and electrical controls to support production.

You will work with Process, Mechanical, Maintenance, and Quality teams to lead projects, drive lean improvements, and ensure safety compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.