Automation Controls Engineer – PLC & Start‑up Expert

K

Georgetown (KY)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 146,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

K Georgetown, KY-based K seeks an experienced Controls Engineer for assembly automation. You will lead PLC programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated production systems in a manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidate has strong controls background, reads electrical drawings, and can travel to facilities and suppliers. Collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and production teams is essential for successful equipment launches.

Qualifications

4+ years of PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

Review equipment designs, electrical drawings, and vendor specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
Support equipment installation, commissioning, and production startup activities.
Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
Perform equipment buyoffs and verify safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Identify equipment improvements and implement process modifications to increase reliability and efficiency.
Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and automation systems during equipment installation and production launch.
Support online production trials and optimize equipment performance.
Train maintenance personnel on newly installed equipment and control systems.
Provide technical support to engineering, maintenance, and production teams.
Travel to manufacturing facilities and suppliers as required to support equipment installation and launches.