Controls Engineer

Automationtechies; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Automationtechies in Rochester, NY seeks an Experienced Controls Programmer to design, program, troubleshoot, and commission automation systems for the fluid process industry. You will work on projects from concept through startup, collaborating with customers and engineers.

The role covers PLC/HMI programming, electrical design, instrumentation, and field commissioning, with travel across the U.S. for startups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.
• PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley PLC5, SLC, or Logix.
• HMI design experience.
• Knowledge of EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, or similar industrial networks.
• Experience with low-voltage electrical design and control panels.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems using a Fluke meter.
• Strong instrumentation knowledge.
• AutoCAD experience creating electrical drawings and panel layouts.
• Knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, transformers, relays, metering, and PLC systems.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI programs for industrial automation systems.
• Design system architecture and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Program Allen-Bradley PLC5, SLC, and Logix platforms.
• Develop HMI applications using FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, Ignition, or similar platforms.
• Design electrical schematics, panel layouts, and pneumatic drawings using AutoCAD.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, electrical systems, instrumentation, VFDs, motors, relays, and control equipment.
• Configure and troubleshoot field instrumentation.
• Perform electrical I/O checkout and assist with field startups.
• Read and work from P&IDs and electrical drawings.
• Support machinery safety circuits and emergency-stop control systems.
• Work directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver automation solutions.
• Travel throughout the U.S. for project startups as needed.

Job description

Experienced Controls Programmer

Rochester, NY | Full-Time

Build the Systems Behind Modern Process Automation

Our client is seeking an Experienced Controls Programmer to design, program, troubleshoot, and commission automation systems for customers in the fluid process industry. This is an opportunity to work on projects from concept through startup, collaborate with customers and engineers, and expand your expertise across PLCs, HMIs, electrical systems, instrumentation, and process control.

What You’ll Do

• Develop PLC and HMI programs for industrial automation systems
• Design system architecture and low-voltage electrical systems
• Program Allen-Bradley PLC5, SLC, and Logix platforms
• Develop HMI applications using FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, Ignition, or similar platforms
• Design electrical schematics, panel layouts, and pneumatic drawings using AutoCAD
• Troubleshoot PLCs, electrical systems, instrumentation, VFDs, motors, relays, and control equipment
• Configure and troubleshoot field instrumentation
• Perform electrical I/O checkout and assist with field startups
• Read and work from P&IDs and electrical drawings
• Support machinery safety circuits and emergency-stop control systems
• Work directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver automation solutions
• Travel throughout the U.S. for project startups as needed

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
• PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley PLC5, SLC, or Logix
• HMI design experience
• Knowledge of EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, or similar industrial networks
• Experience with low-voltage electrical design and control panels
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems using a Fluke meter
• Strong instrumentation knowledge
• AutoCAD experience creating electrical drawings and panel layouts
• Knowledge of motor controls, VFDs, transformers, relays, metering, and PLC systems
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Experience That Gets You Noticed

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• Allen-Bradley PowerFlex VFDs
• UL 508A panel design
• Food, beverage, or dairy processing
• Sanitary systems and CIP
• SQL Server or database applications
• PID loop design and tuning
• Process control
• Fluid processing
• Independent management of small capital projects

Why Join?

Our client is a turn-key automation and system integration firm working on challenging food, beverage, dairy, and process automation projects. You will be involved from initial customer discussions and system design through programming, in-house testing, and field commissioning.

You’ll work with a team of engineers on projects that combine PLC programming, HMI development, electrical design, instrumentation, process control, and field commissioning. The role offers opportunities to expand your technical skills while working on projects throughout the U.S.

Competitive salary and benefits include:

• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation