Controls & Automation Engineer

Fluent Conveyors, LLC; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluent Conveyors, LLC is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer to design, program, and support automation systems for Fluent Conveyors equipment. You will collaborate with Mechanical Engineering and Operations to deliver reliable and efficient control solutions.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI design, electrical schematics, testing, and hands-on commissioning support. Applicants should have a background in electrical/controls engineering and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of PLC programming experience.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design PLC and HMI control systems.
• Develop electrical schematics and documentation.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot automation equipment.
• Support equipment commissioning and startup.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Maintain electrical standards and documentation.
• Provide technical support to customers and service teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

The Controls & Automation Engineer designs, programs, and supports automation systems used in Fluent Conveyors equipment. This role works closely with Mechanical Engineering and Operations to deliver reliable, efficient, and innovative control solutions.

Employment Type

not available

Experience

not available

Location

not available

Schedule

not available

Travel

not available

Key Responsibilities

• Design PLC and HMI control systems.
• Develop electrical schematics and documentation.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot automation equipment.
• Support equipment commissioning and startup.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Maintain electrical standards and documentation.
• Provide technical support to customers and service teams.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of PLC programming experience.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.

Preferred

• Experience with conveyor automation.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms