Automation Controls Engineer: PLC & Robotics Specialist

Essenti Talent; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent in Ohio is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead automation projects for production and facility equipment. You will design, install, and tune new equipment while troubleshooting and providing hands-on technical support to other engineers and operations.

The role requires a degree and hands-on PLC (Allen Bradley) and Fanuc robot programming experience, solid mechanical design skills, and the ability to optimize material flow and sensor networks across manufacturing lines.

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.
• 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

Strong mechanical aptitude

Material flow awareness

Process orientation

Education

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

Tools

Solid Works

Job description

Essenti Talent in Ohio is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead automation projects for production and facility equipment. You will design, install, and tune new equipment while troubleshooting and providing hands-on technical support to other engineers and operations.

The role requires a degree and hands-on PLC (Allen Bradley) and Fanuc robot programming experience, solid mechanical design skills, and the ability to optimize material flow and sensor networks across manufacturing lines.