Controls & Automation Engineer

Intellectt Inc; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectt Inc. seeks a Controls & Automation Engineer with 3–5 years in manufacturing automation, PLC programming, and vision inspection.

You will work with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, Cognex or Keyence vision systems, and FactoryTalk ME/SE HMI on automated assembly equipment. You will contribute to process improvements, equipment qualification, and cross‑functional manufacturing operations, troubleshooting automation systems and supporting FAT/SAT validations while onsite in North Haven, CT, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in EE/Controls/Automation or related field.
• 3–5 years of controls/automation or manufacturing engineering experience with on-site PLC programming and vision inspection.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagnose motion systems; provide technical support to maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Support automated assembly equipment development and process improvements.
• Lead equipment qualification activities and FAT/SAT validation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional manufacturing teams and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Assist in design reviews, vendor quotations, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Cognex vision

Keyence vision

FactoryTalk ME/SE

Ladder Logic

SCL

FBD

Graph programming

Electrical schematics

Motion control

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering/Controls/Automation

Tools

FactoryTalk ME/SE

Vision systems hardware

Job description

We are seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer with 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing automation, PLC programming, and automated vision inspection. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, Cognex or Keyence vision systems, FactoryTalk HMI, motion control, equipment troubleshooting, and validation. This role supports automated assembly equipment development, process improvement, equipment qualification, and cross‑functional manufacturing operations.

Key Skills

• Hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley GuardLogix, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix PLC platforms, automated vision inspection using Cognex (preferred) or Keyence, and FactoryTalk ME/SE HMI systems.
• Proficiency in Ladder Logic, SCL, FBD, and Graph programming, PLC code development and validation, electrical schematic interpretation, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
• Experience diagnosing machine stoppages, conducting root cause analysis, troubleshooting electrical, servo, and stepper motion control systems, and using conventional diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of electrical and controls design, NFPA standards, automated assembly equipment, equipment specifications, vendor quotation reviews, design reviews, custom equipment integration, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant controls, automation, or manufacturing engineering experience, including hands‑on PLC programming and automated vision inspection.
• Experience providing technical support to maintenance and manufacturing teams and coordinating equipment troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagnose servo and stepper motion systems and controllers.
• Willingness to work onsite in North Haven, Connecticut, and travel domestically approximately 10% to manufacturing sites and suppliers.

Additional Skills

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, industrial automation, automated assembly, automotive, or electronics manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated manufacturing processes and equipment qualification and validation activities, including FAT/SAT.
• Participation in DFMEA, PFMEA, machine risk assessments, and Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) processes.
• Experience preparing equipment specifications, supporting supplier selection, reviewing equipment designs, and coordinating equipment qualification activities.
• Knowledge of robotics, custom equipment design and integration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with both Cognex and Keyence vision systems is an advantage.

Eligible employees may have access to benefits offered by Intellectt Inc. in accordance with the applicable benefit plans and eligibility requirements.

Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.