Automation Controls Engineer – PLC & Robotics

Connectly Recruiting; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a Controls Engineer for our Marion, Ohio facility. The role focuses on managing automation projects for production and facility equipment, with emphasis on troubleshooting, optimization, and reliability improvements.

Candidates should hold an associates degree in a related field and have 2+ years of mechanical design experience in manufacturing, SolidWorks proficiency, and 1+ year of PLC (Allen Bradley) and Fanuc robot programming experience.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years proficiency in Solid Works.
• 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 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.
• Follow the product and make requested automation changes throughout the life of the product.
• Provide technical support by furnishing information and answers to other engineers, departments and customers.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Education

Associates degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Allen Bradley PLC

Fanuc Robotics

Job description

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a Controls Engineer for our Marion, Ohio facility. The role focuses on managing automation projects for production and facility equipment, with emphasis on troubleshooting, optimization, and reliability improvements.

Candidates should hold an associates degree in a related field and have 2+ years of mechanical design experience in manufacturing, SolidWorks proficiency, and 1+ year of PLC (Allen Bradley) and Fanuc robot programming experience.