Controls Engineer

STEM Talent Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STEM Talent Solutions seeks a Controls Engineer in Cincinnati to design, program, and support PLC-based control systems for industrial equipment. You'll cover the full project cycle from concept to startup, ensuring customer requirements and performance standards are met.

The role involves on-site and remote support, development of PLC/HMI solutions, and creating electrical schematics while working with cross-functional teams to keep projects on track and within budget.

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.

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

Allen-Bradley/Siemens

Electrical design

AutoCAD Electrical

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Controls Engineer

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

Company Description

We are a firm focused in the STEM Talent Arena; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

We build and have long term relationships with our clients and represent our clients transparently. We pride ourselves in understanding a candidate's skill set, and the culture and work environment that is a best fit for both the candidate and the client.

We are a firm focused in the STEM Talent Arena; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.We build and have long term relationships with our clients and represent our clients transparently. We pride ourselves in understanding a candidate's skill set, and the culture and work environment that is a best fit for both the candidate and the client.