Controls Engineer

STEM Talent Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

STEM Talent Solutions in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a design-focused engineer to design, program, and support PLC-based control systems for industrial equipment. You will work across the project lifecycle from concept and electrical design to installation, startup, and troubleshooting, ensuring customer requirements and performance standards are met.

You will develop PLC and HMI systems, create electrical schematics, support on-site or remote commissioning, and manage BOMs and ERP data while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of PLC programming experience in industrial settings.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical, MS Office, and related programming tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot control systems and interpret technical documentation.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently or within a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program PLC and HMI systems for custom machinery.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and wiring diagrams (AutoCAD Electrical).
• Support system installation, startup, and debugging on-site or remotely.
• Generate bills of materials and manage project data within ERP systems.
• Ensure designs comply with safety and regulatory standards (OSHA, NEC, NFPA).
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, production, and customer teams to deliver projects on time.
• Track project progress, timelines, and deliverables; provide regular updates.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and streamline processes.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

MS Office

Job description

Responsible for designing, programming, and supporting PLC-based control systems for industrial equipment. Works across the full project cycle, from concept and electrical design to installation, startup, and troubleshooting. Ensuring systems meet customer requirements and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and program PLC and HMI systems for custom machinery
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and wiring diagrams (AutoCAD Electrical)
• Support system installation, startup, and debugging on-site or remotely
• Generate bills of materials and manage project data within ERP systems
• Ensure designs comply with safety and regulatory standards (OSHA, NEC, NFPA)
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, production, and customer teams to deliver projects on time
• Track project progress, timelines, and deliverables; provide regular updates
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and streamline processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience with PLC programming in industrial environments
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical, MS Office, and related programming tools
• Ability to troubleshoot control systems and interpret technical documentation
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently or within a team