Automation Controls Engineer – PLC & Robotic Systems

Alta Equipment Company; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Company laptop

Training

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to lead PLC-based control systems for conveyor and automated packaging lines. The role covers cabinet design, PLC programming, and system integration, with on-site responsibility during installation and testing.

You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and project management, developing solutions with Allen Bradley and Siemens hardware. Travel 25–35% to customer sites is expected, and a strong focus on communication and independent

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Electrical Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and test PLC control cabinets.
• Program PLCs and support system integration.
• Generate BOMs and source materials for projects.
• Lead technical liaison with clients and field project managers.
• Support on-site installation and testing of automated systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Troubleshooting

Travel 25-35%

Communication

Job description

Alta Equipment Group seeks an Automation Controls Engineer to lead PLC-based control systems for conveyor and automated packaging lines. The role covers cabinet design, PLC programming, and system integration, with on-site responsibility during installation and testing.

You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and project management, developing solutions with Allen Bradley and Siemens hardware. Travel 25–35% to customer sites is expected, and a strong focus on communication and independent