Control System Engineer

Premier Group; Citrus Park (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

5% 401k match

Job summary

Premier Group is seeking an experienced Control System Engineer in Florida to join a leading OEM in bespoke filling and packaging technologies. The role combines control system design, PLC programming, machine development, testing, commissioning, and customer support.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing and programming automation solutions for custom machinery, with end-to-end lifecycle involvement from concept to startup. OEM/machine-builder background is highly valued.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical/Automation Engineering or related field.
• Strong PLC programming experience across major platforms (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff).
• Experience designing/control systems for automated machinery and production equipment.
• Knowledge of HMI, motion control, servo systems, VFDs, and industrial communications.
• Ability to read/develop electrical schematics, control panels, and machine documentation.
• Experience with machine commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer-facing technical support.
• Strong understanding of full project lifecycle delivery including FAT, SAT, installation, and startup.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC, HMI, and motion control systems for bespoke filling and packaging machinery.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to deliver complete automation solutions.
• Support machine build, testing, and validation prior to shipment.
• Travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Provide technical support and ensure successful customer handover.
• Identify improvements to enhance machine performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Motion control

Servo systems

VFDs

Industrial communications

Electrical schematics

Customer-facing support

Project lifecycle

Education

BS / MS Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell

Siemens

Beckhoff

Job description

SALARY – $40 - $50 per hour + Overtime (1.5x) + Full Benefits

My client – a leading OEM specialising in bespoke filling and packaging technologies are looking for an experienced Control System Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is a multi-faceted position combining Control System Design, PLC Programming, Machine Development, Testing, Commissioning, and Customer Support.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing and programming automation solutions for custom machinery, with exposure to taking projects through the full lifecycle from concept and development through to installation and startup.

Those with previous experience working for an OEM, machine builder, packaging manufacturer, or automation integrator will be of particular interest.

The Control System Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• BS / MS Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline.


• Strong PLC programming experience using Allen-Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar platforms.


• Experience developing control systems for automated machinery or production equipment.


• Knowledge of HMI development, motion control, servo systems, VFDs, and industrial communications.


• Experience reading and developing electrical schematics, control panels, and machine documentation.


• Previous experience with machine commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer-facing technical support.


• Strong understanding of full project lifecycle delivery including FAT, SAT, installation, and startup.

The Control System Engineer’s duties will involve:

• Designing and programming PLC, HMI, and motion control systems for bespoke filling and packaging machinery.


• Working closely with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to develop complete automation solutions.


• Supporting machine build, testing, and validation prior to customer shipment.


• Travelling to customer sites to install, commission, troubleshoot, and optimise equipment.


• Providing technical support and ensuring successful customer handover.


• Identifying improvements to enhance machine performance, reliability, and efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Controls Engineer who enjoys a varied role combining engineering design, hands-on machine development, and customer interaction.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $40-$50/hr, overtime paid at 1.5x, and a highly competitive benefits package including a 5% 401k match.

Experienced Controls Engineers in this environment can earn well in excess of $120,000 annually, alongside full benefits.