Automation Controls Engineer – PLCs & Robotics

LRSolutions, LLC; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LRSolutions, LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead automation projects for production and facility equipment. The role focuses on designing, installing, and fine-tuning automated systems, providing troubleshooting, and improving reliability across assigned equipment.

You will develop new automation concepts, evaluate components for cost efficiency, and coordinate project schedules while collaborating with engineering teams and customers to ensure design compliance and optimal operation.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical/electro-mechanical/industrial engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years proficiency in SolidWorks.
• 1+ year PLC (Allen Bradley) and Robotic (Fanuc) programming experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and process orientation.
• Familiarity with material flow characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Develop new automation concepts or improvements to existing products.
• Evaluate products, parts, and processes for cost efficiency and reliability.
• Set, implement, and maintain project schedules.
• Review initial automation runs for design compliance and implement changes.
• Follow product through its life and implement automation changes as needed.
• Provide technical support by answering questions to other engineers, departments and customers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Process orientation

Technical support

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Fanuc Robotic programming

Proximity sensors, limit switches, thermocouples design

Job description

LRSolutions, LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead automation projects for production and facility equipment. The role focuses on designing, installing, and fine-tuning automated systems, providing troubleshooting, and improving reliability across assigned equipment.

You will develop new automation concepts, evaluate components for cost efficiency, and coordinate project schedules while collaborating with engineering teams and customers to ensure design compliance and optimal operation.