Controls Engineer

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K match

Bonus plans

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC seeks a Controls Engineer near Oneida, NY to design and develop machine control systems, program PLCs, and lead installation and commissioning of new equipment across local facilities. The role involves approximately 30% travel and hands-on troubleshooting to support production improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of engineering experience with PLCs, HMIs, AutoCAD, and is comfortable with NEC and machine safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering roles with controls focus.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code and machine safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop machine control systems using AutoCAD.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and ladder logic; support Siemens controls.
• Lead installation, integration, and commissioning of new equipment across local facilities (≈30% travel).
• Provide hands-on electrical and controls troubleshooting support to maintenance teams.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

AutoCAD

Electrical troubleshooting

VFDs and motor sizing

Education

AAS or BS in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens controls

Job description

Controls Engineer (100-130K)

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to work for a World Class Manufacturer near the Oneida, NY area.

Company Overview:

• World-Class Manufacturer experiencing growth and success.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including: medical, dental, vision, 401K match, bonus plans, profit sharing, PTO, and more.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop machine control systems using AutoCAD, including sizing and selection of VFDs, motors, filters, protection devices, PLC's, and HMI's.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and ladder logic systems, along with Siemens controls support.
• Lead installation, integration, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment across multiple local facilities (approximately 30% travel).
• Provide hands-on electrical and controls troubleshooting support to maintenance teams, including equipment diagnostics, upgrades, wiring, and real-time machine issue resolution.
• Connect to equipment, diagnose control system issues, and modify or develop PLC logic to support production and operational improvements.

Education and Experience:

• AAS or BS in Engineering and 5+ years of experience. Will also consider multiple years of equivalent experience in lieu of formal degree.
• Experience with PLC’s, HMI’s and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code and machine safety standard.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in US without restriction indefinitely.