Automation Controls Engineer - PLC & Vision Systems

Crafts IT Solutions; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crafts IT Solutions is seeking an automation engineer with strong PLC and vision system experience to support maintenance, diagnose issues, and drive process improvements. Key responsibilities include validating equipment, reading schematics, and coordinating cross-functionally with vendors and project teams.

The role requires travel up to 10% to manufacturing sites and suppliers, with emphasis on GuardLogix/CompactLogix/ControlLogix platforms and Cognex/Keyence vision systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC and Vision platforms in manufacturing settings.
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with validation activities (DFMEA/PFMEA) and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to maintenance as required.
• Troubleshoot machine stoppages and perform root-cause analysis.
• Read electrical schematics and diagnose servo/stepper motion controls.
• Create equipment specifications for vendor quotes and testing.
• Improve processes to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Review quotes, assist design reviews, and support project teams.
• Support supplier qualification and equipment validation activities.
• Coordinate across multiple functional groups; travel up to 10%.

Skills

GuardLogix

CompactLogix

ControlLogix

Vision Systems

HMI FactoryTalk

Ladder Logic

SCL

FBD

Graph

Electrical Schematics

Motion Control

DFMEA/PFMEA

Root Cause Analysis

NFPA Standards

Vendor Coordination

Education

Electrical/Controls Eng (BSc/MSc)

Tools

Cognex Vision

Keyence Vision

Job description

Crafts IT Solutions is seeking an automation engineer with strong PLC and vision system experience to support maintenance, diagnose issues, and drive process improvements. Key responsibilities include validating equipment, reading schematics, and coordinating cross-functionally with vendors and project teams.

The role requires travel up to 10% to manufacturing sites and suppliers, with emphasis on GuardLogix/CompactLogix/ControlLogix platforms and Cognex/Keyence vision systems.