Automation Controls Engineer: PLC & Robotics Specialist

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

Job summary

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage and execute engineering activities for automation in production and facility equipment. You will support, troubleshoot and optimize equipment, and apply engineering principles to design, install and tune new systems.

The role requires an associates degree and hands-on experience with mechanical design, PLC programming and Fanuc robotics, with focus on reliability and process-oriented improvements.

Qualifications

• Associates degree 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 Solid Works.
• At least 1 year of PLC (Allen Bradley) and Robotic (Fanuc) programming experience.

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 changes as needed.
• Follow the product and make requested automation changes throughout the life of the product.
• Provide technical support by giving information and answers to engineers, departments and customers.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Troubleshooting

Process orientation

Familiarity with material flow

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

Fanuc Robotics programming

Sensors & instrumentation

Job description

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage and execute engineering activities for automation in production and facility equipment. You will support, troubleshoot and optimize equipment, and apply engineering principles to design, install and tune new systems.

The role requires an associates degree and hands-on experience with mechanical design, PLC programming and Fanuc robotics, with focus on reliability and process-oriented improvements.