Controls and Automation Engineer

The Bachrach Group

Youngstown (OH)

On-site

USD 107,000 - 116,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Job summary

The Bachrach Group is seeking an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer in Youngstown, Ohio. This hands-on role focuses on programming, integrating, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robots, drives, and sensors.

You will lead equipment commissioning, optimize robot paths and cycle times, modernize controls, and train maintenance staff on automated systems, with a strong emphasis on reliability and safety.

Qualifications

7+ years hands-on automation/controls experience.
Degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, or related engineering field preferred.
Strong PLC and HMI programming; industrial robot programming and integration.

Responsibilities

Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, drives, servos, and sensors.
Develop robotic material handling and machine-tending applications.
Integrate new automation equipment and production lines.
Lead equipment commissioning, testing, and production start-up.
Troubleshoot controls and automation issues and implement permanent solutions.
Modernize existing controls and obsolete equipment.
Improve robot paths, cycle times, alarms, diagnostics, and recovery logic.
Train Maintenance and Operations on automated systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robot programming

Industrial automation

System integration

Education

Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley

FANUC

Yaskawa

Job description

Controls and Automation Engineer
Engineering Youngstown , Ohio Permanent Nov 3, 2026

Controls & Automation Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer to program, integrate, commission, and troubleshoot industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on role focused on robotics, PLC controls, equipment integration, and modernization.

Responsibilities

Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, drives, servos, and sensors
Develop robotic material handling and machine-tending applications
Integrate new automation equipment and production lines
Lead equipment commissioning, testing, and production start-up
Troubleshoot controls and automation issues and implement permanent solutions
Modernize existing controls and obsolete equipment
Improve robot paths, cycle times, alarms, diagnostics, and recovery logic
Train Maintenance and Operations on automated systems

Qualifications

7+ years of hands‑on industrial automation/controls experience
Degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Mechatronics, or related engineering field preferred
Strong PLC and HMI programming experience
Industrial robot programming and integration experience
Experience with drives, servos, encoders, industrial networks, and machine communications
Knowledge of electrical schematics, machine safety, guarding, and interlocks
Allen-Bradley, FANUC, or Yaskawa experience is a plus
Roll forming, metal manufacturing, cobot, or robotic welding experience preferred
Salary 107k-116k