Automation Controls Engineer | PLC/SCADA, On-site Role

Alta Equipment Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Outstanding benefits package (Medical,

401(k) with match

Competitive wages

Company laptop

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

PeakLogix, an Alta Equipment company, is seeking a talented Automation Controls Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on PLC system design, programming, and cabinet construction for conveyor and automated handling lines, with project leadership across engineering and field teams.

You will develop control programs, design cabinets, generate BOMs, and support installations on-site. Travel to customer sites is expected, with collaboration across sales, engineering, and PM teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Electrical Engineering experience
• 3+ years proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience developing automation software using Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC hardware and software
• 2+ years’ experience with troubleshooting and commission PLC solutions
• Experience performing, I/O checkout and wiring verification
• Willing to travel 25 to 35% of the time to customer sites
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently

Responsibilities

• Design and test PLC control cabinets
• Generate bills of materials, source material, and parts
• Design, Develop, test, install and support PLC based controls systems on large-scale automated pick-pack-ship line including warehouse management system using Allen Bradley and Siemens hardware and tools
• Review layouts for accuracy and details required for approvals
• Writing descriptions of operation and develop detailed RFQs
• Act as the technical lead for assigned clients and be the technical liaison with those clients
• Generate BOMs, ordering material to support manufacturing of system designed
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and project management to research, design and engineer PLC system solutions that may include conveyor, ASRS, Robotic Automation, and high-speed packaging equipment
• The role will require on-site installation and testing

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Troubleshooting PLC

On-site travel

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PLC hardware

Control cabinets design

Job description

PeakLogix, an Alta Equipment company, is seeking a talented Automation Controls Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on PLC system design, programming, and cabinet construction for conveyor and automated handling lines, with project leadership across engineering and field teams.

You will develop control programs, design cabinets, generate BOMs, and support installations on-site. Travel to customer sites is expected, with collaboration across sales, engineering, and PM teams.