Automation Controls Specialist - PLC

Blue-Signal-Search; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable employment with growth opportunities

Impactful role from day one

Mentorship and long-term career development

Job summary

Blue-Signal-Search is looking for an Automation Controls Specialist - PLC to join their innovative team in Spring Hill, FL. This role involves designing and troubleshooting PLC programs and HMI systems, making a significant impact on production efficiency from day one.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in automation systems with at least 2 years of PLC experience and a passion for reducing operational risks.

Enjoy a supportive environment focused on employee development and exposure to advanced automation technologies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of PLC experience or 3–5 years without a degree.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in automation systems.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley preferred; Siemens acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot PLC programs for system functionality.
• Support HMI programming and create electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and electrical control systems using diagnostic tools.
• Provide ongoing technical support throughout control system deployments.

Skills

PLC programming and troubleshooting

HMI programming

Electrical schematics using AutoCAD

Interfacing with AC/DC drives and sensors

Education

Technical degree or 3–5 years of hands-on experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500/5000

AutoCAD

Job description

Automation Controls Specialist - PLC

Location: Onsite in Spring Hill, FL and Dunedin, FL

Industry: Advanced Electromechanical Manufacturing

Join a leading innovator in precision manufacturing, where high-performance electromechanical systems are built for critical applications across multiple industries. With a commitment to operational excellence and employee development, this company offers a stable, long-term opportunity for a skilled Automation Controls Specialist - PLC to make an immediate impact in a high-ownership role.

This position was created to enhance redundancy and reduce risk from single-point-of-failure gaps within the automation engineering team. You'll be working alongside talented professionals in a close-knit environment, with access to cutting-edge equipment and a commitment to cross-training and team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs, ensuring efficient and accurate system functionality.
• Support Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming tasks, especially using Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500/5000.
• Assist with the creation and revision of electrical schematics using AutoCAD.
• Build and modify control panels and install automation components on the production floor.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and electrical control systems at the component level using meters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic tools.
• Interface with AC/DC drives, sensors, encoders, actuators, and instrumentation.
• Write procedures for system commissioning, perform functional testing, and support installations.
• Deliver ongoing technical support to internal teams throughout the lifecycle of control system deployments.

Candidate Profile

• Hands-on ability in both programming and troubleshooting PLC systems (expect a 50/50 split).
• Experience working in a production or manufacturing setting with real-world automation challenges.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD for creating, modifying, and documenting electrical schematics.
• Comfortable working fully onsite, Monday through Friday, within a typical 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule (some flexibility available).
• Exposure to industrial automation components including drives, relays, sensors, and signal devices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of PLC experience with a relevant technical degree or 3–5 years of hands-on experience without a degree.
• Strong foundation in troubleshooting and support of automation systems, not just programming.
• Allen-Bradley experience is preferred, though transferable experience with Siemens or other platforms is acceptable.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and work collaboratively across disciplines.

What’s In It For You

• Join a stable, long-standing employer with a reputation for retaining and developing its team.
• Enjoy a role that’s impactful from day one by reducing operational risk and improving production efficiency.
• Receive exposure to new product development and advanced automation technologies.
• Participate in a culture focused on growth, mentorship, and long-term career development.