Automation & Controls Engineer — PLC/Robotics

Jobot; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned controls engineer to join our global manufacturing team in a role focused on designing and optimizing PLC, HMI, and robotics control systems for a highly automated facility.

With 2+ years in controls engineering within manufacturing, you will lead automation projects from concept to implementation, troubleshoot complex electrical issues, and collaborate across maintenance, production, and quality teams to improve safety and OEE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent controls engineering experience.
• 2+ years of controls engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC programming experience, preferably with Allen Bradley (Studio 5000, RSLogix).
• Experience with HMI development and industrial automation systems.
• Robotics experience, ideally with Fanuc.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical controls, PLCs, sensors, drives, and industrial networks.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and optimize PLC, HMI, and robotic control systems across a highly automated manufacturing facility.
• Lead controls and automation projects from concept through implementation.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, controls, robotics, and automation issues to maximize equipment uptime.
• Partner with maintenance, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to improve safety, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Program and support Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and robotic systems.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, controls documentation, and operating procedures.
• Support new equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Implement modern automation technologies including vision systems, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and smart manufacturing solutions.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

HMI development

Robotics

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

RSLogix

HMI tooling

Ignition / FactoryTalk View

Job description

Jobot is seeking a seasoned controls engineer to join our global manufacturing team in a role focused on designing and optimizing PLC, HMI, and robotics control systems for a highly automated facility.

With 2+ years in controls engineering within manufacturing, you will lead automation projects from concept to implementation, troubleshoot complex electrical issues, and collaborate across maintenance, production, and quality teams to improve safety and OEE.