Automation Controls Engineer — Production Optimization

Food Management Search; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer in Marion, OH to lead automation projects for production and facility equipment. You will develop and optimize control systems, troubleshoot, and drive reliability improvements across equipment lines.

The role requires hands‑on design and integration work, experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and Fanuc robotics, and proficiency with SolidWorks. You will collaborate with engineering teams to meet cost and performance targets.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical, electro-mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• 2+ years mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years proficiency in Solid Works.
• At least 1 year of PLC (Allen Bradley) and Robotic (Fanuc) programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop new automation concepts or improvements to existing products.
• Evaluate products for cost efficiency and reliability.
• Set, implement and maintain schedules to ensure project completion.
• Review initial run of the automation for design compliance and make appropriate changes to ensure product compliance.
• Follow the product and make requested automation changes and corrections throughout the life of the product.
• Provide technical support by providing information and answers to other engineers, departments and customers

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Process orientation

Material flow familiarity

Education

Associate degree in electrical/electro-mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Allen Bradley PLC

Fanuc Robotics

Proximity sensors

Thermocouples

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer in Marion, OH to lead automation projects for production and facility equipment. You will develop and optimize control systems, troubleshoot, and drive reliability improvements across equipment lines.

The role requires hands‑on design and integration work, experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and Fanuc robotics, and proficiency with SolidWorks. You will collaborate with engineering teams to meet cost and performance targets.