Control Engineer

Arrowhead Talent Solutions; Concord (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Arrowhead Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced controls engineer to lead the controls portion of complex automation projects in Ohio. You will define architectures, develop PLC/HMI programs, and collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver reliable systems.

You will also lead debugging, FAT, installation, and startup activities while working closely with customers and cross-functional teams to standardize reusable code and best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on controls engineering experience in custom machinery or automation.
• Experience designing electrical control systems, schematics, panel layouts and I/O lists.
• Strong PLC and HMI programming experience with Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Solid motion control experience including servo systems and multi-axis motion.
• Experience leading controls work through full project lifecycle from concept to startup.

Responsibilities

• Own the controls portion of multiple automation projects from concept through acceptance.
• Define control architectures with mechanical and electrical engineers.
• Develop, test, and debug PLC, HMI, motion, and safety programs.
• Lead controls debug during panel build, FAT, installation, and startup.
• Work with customers during design reviews and FATs.
• Collaborate daily with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams.
• Apply and improve controls standards and reusable libraries.
• Troubleshoot complex issues using root-cause analysis.
• Work with robotics, vision systems, servo motion, networking, and automation software.
• Travel approximately 10% to support startups and implementations.

Skills

Controls engineering

Electrical schematics

PLC programming

HMI programming

Motion control

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechatronics Engineering

Hands-on experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

No two projects are the same. Our engineers work on high-performance custom equipment from concept through startup, solving new technical challenges every day instead of maintaining the same production line. If you enjoy building machines from the ground up, collaborating with a talented team, and seeing your work come to life on the customer's floor, we'd love to talk with you

What You’ll Do:

• Own the controls portion of multiple automation projects from concept through customer acceptance.
• Define control architectures alongside mechanical and electrical engineers to develop reliable, maintainable automation systems.
• Develop, test, and debug PLC, HMI, motion control, and safety programs using standardized, scalable programming practices.
• Lead controls debug during panel build, machine assembly, runoff, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, and startup.
• Work directly with customers during design reviews, FATs, startups, and technical discussions.
• Collaborate daily with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly, Project Management, Purchasing, and Service to deliver successful projects.
• Apply and continuously improve controls standards, reusable code libraries, and engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues using a calm, systematic, root-cause approach.
• Work with modern automation technologies including robotics, machine vision, servo motion, industrial networking, and advanced manufacturing software.
• Travel approximately 10% to support customer startups and project implementation.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• 5+ years of hands‑on controls engineering experience designing custom industrial machinery or complex automated systems.
• Experience designing electrical control systems, including electrical schematics, panel layouts, and I/O lists using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar software.
• Strong PLC and HMI programming experience, primarily Allen‑Bradley (Logix family, GuardLogix, PanelView, FactoryTalk View, or similar platforms).
• Solid experience implementing complex motion control including servo systems, coordinated multi‑axis motion, and high‑speed automation.
• Experience leading controls work through the complete project lifecycle—from concept and design reviews through programming, debug, machine runoff, customer FAT, installation, and startup.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent hands‑on industry experience.

This position is best suited for engineers who have designed and commissioned new automation equipment. While maintenance and manufacturing experience is valuable, this role focuses on creating new machines from the ground up.

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating industrial robots such as FANUC, Yaskawa, Epson, ABB, or similar platforms.
• Experience with industrial vision systems including Cognex, Keyence, or equivalent technologies.
• Familiarity with C# or other object‑oriented programming languages.
• Experience with Ignition, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Beckhoff, or other industrial controls platforms.
• Knowledge of industrial safety systems, functional safety, and machine risk assessments.

Why Join Us?

• Work on challenging, custom automation projects—not repetitive production support.
• Collaborate with an experienced team of engineers, machinists, electricians, assemblers, and project managers.
• See your designs come to life from concept through customer startup.
• Help shape engineering standards and influence how future machines are built.
• Grow your technical skills while working with robotics, vision systems, servo motion, AI‑enabled inspection, and advanced automation technologies.
• Join a stable, family‑owned company committed to long‑term growth, innovation, and investing in its people.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance‑based incentive opportunities.
• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with supplemental coverage options.
• Company‑sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match per pay period.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 10 company‑paid holidays.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career growth.

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver reliable, maintainable control systems that perform as designed.
• Complete projects on schedule while maintaining high engineering quality.
• Build strong working relationships with customers and teammates.
• Continuously improve engineering standards, documentation, and reusable controls libraries.
• Help make every machine better than the last.

What We Expect From Everyone

Every role is built on a shared set of expectations that define how we work together.

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and accountability in everything you do.
• Treat coworkers, customers, suppliers, and partners with respect.
• Communicate openly and collaboratively across all departments.
• Take ownership by identifying issues early, proposing solutions, and following through.
• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, team‑first attitude.
• Produce high‑quality, detail‑oriented work that supports safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Be dependable, willing to learn, and ready to support teammates whenever needed.
• Contribute to a workplace built on trust, teamwork, and shared success.