Automation Controls Specialist - On-Site & Office

Axis Engineering Group, LLC; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Engineering Group, LLC in Ohio is seeking a Controls Specialist to support design, programming, and implementation of control systems and automation projects. The role involves schematics, PLC/HMI programming, and system commissioning, with work performed in-office and at customer sites.

You will collaborate with engineers and clients, provide technical direction, and ensure safety and standards compliance while maintaining documentation and responding to service calls on-site.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in industrial automation or controls.
• Associate degree or higher in electrical engineering technology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, and vision systems with guidance from senior engineers.
• Support system startup, commissioning, and client training.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical direction.
• Familiarity with electrical code and standards including NFPA70 (NEC) and NFPA70.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Manage assigned tasks to meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Respond to service calls, diagnose, and resolve on-site issues.
• Use PLC programming tools to diagnose system problems.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Robot & vision programming

Communication

Teamwork

Customer interfacing

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology / Electronics / related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Axis Engineering Group, LLC in Ohio is seeking a Controls Specialist to support design, programming, and implementation of control systems and automation projects. The role involves schematics, PLC/HMI programming, and system commissioning, with work performed in-office and at customer sites.

You will collaborate with engineers and clients, provide technical direction, and ensure safety and standards compliance while maintaining documentation and responding to service calls on-site.