Automation Controls Engineer PLC & Robotics

Confident Search Consultants; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead automation projects for production and facility equipment. You will develop concepts, evaluate cost-efficient solutions, and ensure design compliance from initial run to final product while supporting engineering teams and customers.

The role requires hands-on programming with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Fanuc robots, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience with sensors and safety devices in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience in mechanical design.
• 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 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

Robotics programming

Mechanical aptitude

Process orientation

Material flow familiarity

Sensor/limit switch/thermocoupleDesign

Education

Associate degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Allen-Bradley PLC

Fanuc Robotics

Job description

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead automation projects for production and facility equipment. You will develop concepts, evaluate cost-efficient solutions, and ensure design compliance from initial run to final product while supporting engineering teams and customers.

The role requires hands-on programming with Allen-Bradley PLCs and Fanuc robots, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience with sensors and safety devices in a manufacturing environment.