Control Engineer

Innovate; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovate is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead the installation, commissioning, and ongoing support of automated systems across multiple facilities. The role combines hands‑on field work with advanced troubleshooting and PLC programming to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

You'll work with Allen‑Bradley, Beckhoff, and Schneider Electric platforms, mentor installation contractors, and coordinate with partners to resolve complex issues.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in industrial controls, automation, or field service.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Lead system reviews, startup procedures, and commissioning of automated equipment.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot systems using PLC platforms.
• Train operations teams and mentor contractors to ensure work meets design intent and quality standards.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and control issues in real‑time.
• Implement quality control measures and generate installation/commissioning reports.
• Communicate with project partners; identify and mitigate risks; keep projects on schedule and on budget.
• Provide technical assistance on-site and remotely to keep systems running smoothly.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical diagrams

Field service

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Beckhoff

Schneider Electric

Job description

Contract to Hire OR Permanent Opportunity: Controls Engineer

$60/hour + Overtime (contract)

$120k + Overtime (permanent)

In this role, you'll be the critical link between the project teams and the installation partners, ensuring automated systems are installed, commissioned, and operating flawlessly on time and on budget.

This is hands‑on field work that blends technical expertise with advanced troubleshooting and PLC programming. You'll work across multiple industrial facilities, manage complex technical challenges, and take direct ownership of project success from start to finish.

What You'll Do

• Lead detailed system reviews, startup procedures, and commissioning of automated equipment


• Program, modify, and troubleshoot systems using Allen‑Bradley, Beckhoff, and Schneider Electric platforms


• Train operations and maintenance teams; mentor installation contractors to ensure work meets design intent and quality standards


• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and control system issues in real‑time


• Implement quality control measures and generate comprehensive installation/commissioning reports


• Communicate with BlastOne team and project partners; identify and mitigate risks; ensure projects stay on schedule and on budget


• Provide technical assistance both on‑site at facilities and remotely to keep systems running smoothly

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years in industrial controls, automation, or field service


• Proven expertise with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen‑Bradley, Beckhoff, Schneider Electric)


• Strong ability to diagnose complex and intermittent system failures


• Solid understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems


• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting industrial equipment


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and layouts


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and remote meeting tools

Logistical Requirements:

• 60–80% field work at customer locations (various industries)


• Travel up to 5 days per week (US & Canada)


• Valid US Passport


• Standard M–F schedule with flexible extended hours during commissioning