Automation Controls Engineer – PLC & Robotics

Hire Consulting Services; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage and execute automation engineering activities for production and facility equipment. You will troubleshoot, optimize, and apply advanced engineering principles to design, install, and fine-tune new equipment while supporting ongoing operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC and Fanuc robotics, SolidWorks design, and a strong emphasis on reliability, cost efficiency, and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of recent mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years proficiency in SolidWorks.
• At least 1 year of PLC (Allen Bradley) and Robotic (Fanuc) programming experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and process orientation.
• Familiarity with material flow characteristics.
• Proficiency with designing, installing, and trouble-shooting prox sensors, limit switches, and thermocouples.

Responsibilities

• Develop new automation concepts/specifications or make improvements to existing products.
• Evaluate products, parts, and processes for cost efficiency and reliability.
• Set, implement and maintain schedules to ensure project completion.
• Review initial run of the automation for design compliance and make appropriate changes to ensure product compliance.
• Follow the product and make requested automation changes and corrections throughout the life of the product.
• Provide technical support by providing information and answers to other engineers, departments and customers

Skills

PLC programming

Robotic programming

Mechanical aptitude

Process orientation

Material flow knowledge

Education

Associates degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage and execute automation engineering activities for production and facility equipment. You will troubleshoot, optimize, and apply advanced engineering principles to design, install, and fine-tune new equipment while supporting ongoing operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC and Fanuc robotics, SolidWorks design, and a strong emphasis on reliability, cost efficiency, and project schedules.