Controls/Automation Engineer

Josh Pros LLC; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Josh Pros LLC is seeking a Senior Controls & Automation Engineer to support high-volume manufacturing facilities in Jacksonville, AR. You will be the site’s technical authority for automation, balancing hands-on electrical troubleshooting with long-term capital projects.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI programming, integration of Studio 5000 and Rockwell platforms, and leading robotics initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; AS accepted with 10 years field experience.
• 5+ years in industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with EtherNet/IP and high-voltage systems up to 480 VAC.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, debug, and resolve electrical control or automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Program, update, and modify control applications.
• Develop and maintain Studio 5000, ControlLogix, and HMI solutions.
• Design and install custom control panels; commission new equipment.
• Integrate robotics across production lines to improve efficiency.
• Maintain up-to-date wiring diagrams and ensure backups.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

AS degree or 10 years field experience accepted

Tools

Allen-Bradley Rockwell Automation

Studio 5000

ControlLogix

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Client: A client in the building products manufacturing industry Location: Jacksonville, AR Work mode: On-site Experience: Senior Level Work authorization: US Citizen/Permanent Resident Relocation: Not available Openings: 1

Controls & Automation Engineer Role

Overview the client is seeking a hands-on, plant-level Controls & Automation Engineer to support high-volume manufacturing equipment, optimize facility reliability, and implement new automated systems. Unlike many entry-level engineering roles, this position functions as the site’s core technical authority for industrial programming and factory floor automation.

The ideal candidate effectively balances day-to-day electrical troubleshooting with long-term capital improvement and system modernization projects.

Responsibilities:

• System Troubleshooting & Maintenance Diagnose, debug, and resolve sudden electrical control or automation issues to minimize production downtime. Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servos, and various sensors.
• Programming & Optimization Program, update, and modify control applications.
• Work extensively within the Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation ecosystem, including Studio 5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and Factory Talk View HMI development.
• Automation Initiatives Design and install custom control panels. Commission new equipment and upgrade legacy relay-controlled hardware.
• Integrate robotics across production lines to drive efficiency.
• Documentation & Backups Build and maintain up-to-date electrical wiring diagrams and control schematics. Manage and secure system software backups.

Requirements:

• Education Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or Engineering Technology is preferred. Equivalent options: An Associate Degree (AS) or roughly 10 years of direct equivalent field experience will be explicitly accepted.
• Experience & Technical Skills: 5+ years of dedicated experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment. Heavy exposure to industrial networks (EtherNet/IP). Experience working with high-voltage systems (up to 480 VAC).