Controls Engineer

allegion; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with 6% company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Unlimited PTO

Employee Discounts through Perks at We

Community involvement

CliftonStrengths coaching

Job summary

Allegion in Blue Ash, OH, is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement manufacturing automation for steel door and frame production. You will manage plant-wide automation projects, upgrade legacy relay logic, and optimize Salvagnini systems and Fanuc robots to drive safety and efficiency.

The role requires a 4-year engineering degree, 3–5 years of automation experience in heavy industrial settings, and hands-on skills with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Red Lion controllers,

Qualifications

• 4-year Engineering degree in Electrical, Software, or Computer Engineering (Preferred).
• 3–5 years of automated manufacturing experience in industrial automation.
• Proficient with Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Red Lion controllers.
• Hands-on experience with Fanuc robotic systems and Salvagnini automation.
• Solid understanding of troubleshooting and migrating legacy relay logic.
• HMI interfaces design and servo/VFDs experience.
• Strong knowledge of safety system implementation (Light Curtains, Scanners, Interlocks, E-stops).
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and test equipment like multimeters, calibrators, and oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, integrate, test, and implement process control solutions for machinery and conveying.
• Manage automation projects from concept to completion, defining scopes, budgets, and timelines.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize multi-axis Fanuc industrial robots and robotic end-of-arm tooling.
• Specify, propose, budget, and source process instrumentation, PLCs, drives, and components.
• Supervise the installation, test, and start-up phases of new control systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware, calibrate field devices, and correct software errors to minimize downtime.
• Review, repair, optimize, and redesign legacy automation code to modern architectures.
• Guide maintenance staff and train during new project startup and deployment.

Skills

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Red Lion

Fanuc robotics

Salvagnini automation

Relay logic troubleshooting

HMI / OIT interfaces

Servo motors

VFDs

Safety system implementation

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Calibrators

Problem solving

Autonomy / independent working

Education

4-year Engineering degree (Electrical/Software/Computer)

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Controls Engineer - Blue Ash, OH

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing technology to automate steel door and frame production processes. As a Controls Engineer, you will manage plant-wide machine automation, from upgrading legacy relay logic controls to optimizing advanced, fully automated Salvagnini systems and Fanuc industrial robots, overseeing full-scale installation and optimization to drive continuous improvement, safety, and efficiency across our facility.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

What You Will Do:

• Design, configure, integrate, test, and implement process control solutions for machinery and conveying, including creating correlating prints, electrical schematics, and system diagrams.
• Manage automation projects from concept to completion, defining scopes, budgets, and timelines.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize multi-axis Fanuc industrial robots and robotic end-of-arm tooling.
• Specify, propose, budget, and source process instrumentation, PLCs, drives, and components for new equipment.
• Supervise the installation, test, and start-up phases of new control systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware, calibrate field devices, and correct software errors to minimize production downtime.
• Review, repair, optimize, and redesign legacy automation code to modern standard architectures.
• Guide maintenance technicians through physical equipment fabrication and panel building, and train staff during new project startup and deployment.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Education: 4-year Engineering degree in Electrical, Software, or Computer Engineering (Preferred). Alternative: A 4-year EET, MET, or similar Engineering Technology degree is highly acceptable with a proven track record of successful manufacturing automation implementation.
• Experience: 3–5 years of dedicated automated manufacturing experience in the industrial automation industry (Required). Metal fabrication or heavy industrial environments (Preferred).
• Core Hardware: Proficient with Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Red Lion controllers (Required).
• Robotics & Advanced Machinery: Hands-on experience with Fanuc robotic systems and Salvagnini sheet metal automation (Required).
• Legacy Systems: Solid understanding of troubleshooting and migrating older relay logic (Required).
• HMI & Motion Control: Proven ability to design HMI/OIT interfaces and experience implementing and tuning Servo motors, VFD’s, and actuators (Required).
• Safety Systems: Deep knowledge of controls-based safety system implementation (Light Curtains, Scanners, Interlocks, E-stops) (Required).
• Mechanical Skills: Ability to use hand and power tools safely, interface with robotics systems technology, and operate electrical testing equipment such as multimeters, calibrators, and oscilloscopes (Required).
• Problem Solving & Autonomy: Proven critical thinker capable of taking a concept to reality with little to no intervention, and the ability to work effectively independently to execute projects to a scheduled deadline (Required).

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”.
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer