Controls & Automation Engineer - Lead Material Handling Projects

Impact Automation Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 3% company

Job summary

Impact Automation Inc is seeking Junior and Senior Controls and Automation Engineers to develop software for PLCs, HMIs, and IPCs, install and test systems, and support commissioning. You will collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers, sales, and project management from concept through post-installation support, with hands-on, full-project-lifecycle responsibilities.

Candidates should have a B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to read panel designs, electrical schematics, and layouts in AutoCAD 2D.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines across project teams.
• Rotating schedule may require occasional weekend/holiday/overtime work.

Responsibilities

• Program Rockwell PLCs.
• Program HMI systems primarily in Ignition.
• Assist in troubleshooting electromechanical systems.
• Contribute to design documentation, plans, and technical drawings.
• Provide on-site support for commissioning, training, and startup.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail oriented

Organized

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Ignition

AutoCAD 2D

Rockwell PLCs

CODESYS

Job description

Impact Automation Inc is seeking Junior and Senior Controls and Automation Engineers to develop software for PLCs, HMIs, and IPCs, install and test systems, and support commissioning. You will collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers, sales, and project management from concept through post-installation support, with hands-on, full-project-lifecycle responsibilities.

Candidates should have a B.S.