Control Engineer in Garden City

Energy Jobline ZR; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Lead Controls Engineer to support industrial automation and manufacturing operations at Holcomb, KS. You will lead PLC programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting across complex production lines.

You will work with Schneider Electric/Modicon PLCs, SCADA/HMI Ignition and iFix, and vision systems from Keyence, Cognex, and SICK. Strong cross-functional collaboration and SDLC experience are essential to upgrade controls and integrate systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of relevant experience with proven programming skills.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA, SQL, scripting, server-based systems, and industrial controls.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SDLC, testing, specifications, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead PLC programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and controls support.
• Strong experience with Schneider Electric / Modicon PLCs, including legacy and newer systems.
• Troubleshoot automated production, conveyors, motors/drives, sensors, interlocks, and material-handling systems.
• Experience with SCADA/HMI - Ignition & iFix.
• Hands-on experience with Keyence, Cognex, and SICK scanning/vision systems.
• Troubleshoot industrial networks and plant-floor communications.
• Support controls upgrades, modernization, and system integration.
• Diagnose issues across PLC, electrical, communications, HMI/SCADA, and equipment.
• Work cross-functionally and provide technical direction to teams and vendors.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

SCADA/HMI

Industrial networks

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Schneider Electric / Modicon PLCs

Ignition

iFix

Keyence

Cognex

SICK vision systems

Job description

Job Description

Hiring: Controls Engineer

Location: Holcomb, KS

Duration: 1-Year Contract

Shifts: 1st: 6 AM-4 PM | 2nd: 3 PM-12 AM | Monday-Friday

We are looking for an experienced Lead Controls Engineer to support industrial automation and manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities & Skills:

• Lead PLC programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and controls support
• Strong experience with Schneider Electric / Modicon PLCs, including legacy and newer systems
• Troubleshoot automated production, conveyors, motors/drives, sensors, interlocks, and material-handling systems
• Experience with SCADA/HMI - Ignition & iFix
• Hands-on experience with Keyence, Cognex, and SICK scanning/vision systems
• Troubleshoot industrial networks and plant-floor communications
• Support controls upgrades, modernization, and system integration
• Diagnose issues across PLC, electrical, communications, HMI/SCADA, and equipment
• Work cross-functionally and provide technical direction to teams and vendors

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of relevant experience with proven programming skills
• Strong knowledge of SCADA, SQL, scripting, server-based systems, and industrial controls
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with SDLC, testing, specifications, and project coordination