Control System Engineer

Premier Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Group in Cincinnati seeks a hands-on Controls Engineer to design, program, integrate, and support control systems for custom industrial equipment. You will cover the full machine lifecycle from design through startup and customer acceptance.

You will develop PLC/HMI programs, support electrical controls designs, and troubleshoot during build and field runoff, collaborating with project teams to deliver reliable automation solutions on time.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC/HMI programming and industrial automation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI programs for Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Support electrical controls design including schematics, panel layouts, and documentation.
• Debug, test, and support machinery during build, runoff, and startup phases.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Manufacturing, Electricians, and Customers across projects.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Project management

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Electrical/Controls Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Salary – $95,000 - $115,000 per annum + bonus

We’re working with a growing automation and custom machinery business looking to add a Controls Engineer to their engineering team.

This is a hands-on role focused on designing, programming, integrating, and supporting control systems for custom industrial equipment. You’ll be involved throughout the full machine lifecycle — from initial design through build, startup, and customer acceptance.

It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, working across teams, and seeing projects come to life on the shop floor and in the field.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop PLC and HMI programs using platforms such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens
• Support electrical controls design including schematics, panel layouts, and documentation
• Debug, test, and support machinery during build, runoff, and startup phases
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Manufacturing teams, Electricians, and Customers throughout project delivery
• Troubleshoot controls-related issues both internally and in the field
• Assist with controls BOM creation and component selection
• Contribute ideas around new technologies, process improvements, and controls best practices

What They’re Looking For:

Successful people in this role tend to be technically strong, practical problem-solvers who take ownership of projects and work well with others.

You’ll likely have:

• Experience with PLC/HMI programming and industrial automation systems
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical CAD software
• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent hands- on experience

Preferred Experience

• Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens controls experience
• Capital equipment or custom machinery backgroundStartup, commissioning, or field service experience

Why This Role?

This position offers the opportunity to work on custom equipment projects from concept through completion, with plenty of exposure to machine integration, real-world problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration.