Controls & Automation Engineer

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and commission PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, and motion control systems for our automation initiatives in manufacturing environments.

You will support capital projects, develop electrical schematics, and ensure compliance with machine safety standards while collaborating with internal teams and external partners. The role includes travel up to 25% across locations.

Qualifications

• Requires 3–5 years of controls engineering experience in industrial automation.
• Proficient in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA; experience with robotics and motion control.
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and automation best practices.
• Experience withIndustry 4.0 technologies, data integration, and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and commission PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, motion control, and industrial networking systems.
• Support capital projects involving automated manufacturing equipment, robotic welding, material handling, and fabrication systems
• Develop controls documentation, electrical schematics, and engineering standards
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Support machine safety, risk assessments, and compliance with applicable industry standards
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, suppliers, and system integrators to deliver automation solutions
• Support Industry 4.0 initiatives, data collection, connectivity, and process optimization
• Contribute to technology roadmaps, standardization efforts, and strategic automation initiatives across the organization
• Travel up to 25% to support projects across manufacturing locations

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI/SCADA Systems

Robotics

AutoCAD Electrical

Industry 4.0 Technologies

Data Integration

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC programming tools

Job description

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and commission PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, motion control, and industrial networking systems
• Support capital projects involving automated manufacturing equipment, robotic welding, material handling, and fabrication systems
• Develop controls documentation, electrical schematics, and engineering standards
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Support machine safety, risk assessments, and compliance with applicable industry standards
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, suppliers, and system integrators to deliver automation solutions
• Support Industry 4.0 initiatives, data collection, connectivity, and process optimization
• Contribute to technology roadmaps, standardization efforts, and strategic automation initiatives across the organization
• Travel up to 25% to support projects across manufacturing locations

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 3-5 years of controls engineering experience in industrial automation
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA systems, robotics, motion control, and industrial networks
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and automation best practices
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting manufacturing equipment
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies, data integration, and manufacturing systems
• Experience in steel fabrication, welding, cutting, forming, assembly, or heavy manufacturing environments
• Strong communication, project execution, and problem-solving skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in PLC Programming, HMI/SCADA Systems, and Robotics within industrial automation. Proficient in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions while ensuring compliance with machine safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PLC Programming
• HMI/SCADA Systems
• Robotics
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Industry 4.0 Technologies

Hard Skills

• Controls Engineering
• Troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis
• Electrical Schematics
• Engineering Standards

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication
• Project Execution
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Machine Safety Standards
• Automation Best Practices
• Steel Fabrication
• Welding
• Heavy Manufacturing

Tools & Technologies

• Industrial Networking Systems
• Motion Control
• Automated Manufacturing Equipment
• Data Integration