Automation Controls Engineer: PLCs, HMIs & Robotics

Jobot; Jeffersontown (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Support for capital projects

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to join its engineering team supporting highly automated production operations in Kentucky. You will design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC/HMI systems, and help develop new control architectures for automated manufacturing equipment.

The role offers opportunities to support commissioning, start-up, and continuous improvement initiatives, with relocation assistance to Russell Springs provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of controls engineering experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong PLC programming experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley (Rockwell).
• Experience programming HMIs and configuring industrial networking.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC, HMI, DCS, and electrical control systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support PLC-based automation systems.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, and industrial robots.
• Design electrical control systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and production lines.
• Configure and maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, communication networks, and automation hardware.
• Develop control system architecture, documentation, and standards.
• Partner with Maintenance and Manufacturing teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Support capital equipment projects from concept through implementation.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Assist with industrial automation integration and controls procurement.
• Ensure compliance with engineering change management processes and safety standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Root cause analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley programming environments

Job description

Jobot is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to join its engineering team supporting highly automated production operations in Kentucky. You will design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC/HMI systems, and help develop new control architectures for automated manufacturing equipment.

The role offers opportunities to support commissioning, start-up, and continuous improvement initiatives, with relocation assistance to Russell Springs provided if needed.