Controls Engineer

Lincoln Electric; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lincoln Electric Automation in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead electrical design, development, and startup of automated manufacturing systems. You will work on robotic welding cells, tooling, and integrated automation equipment used worldwide.

The role offers hands-on engineering, collaborative problem solving, and a clear path to impactful system life cycles on the plant floor. On-site with hybrid options, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in industrial automation or similar environment.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting electrical systems for automated machinery.
• Strong PLC programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with robotic automation, control system integration, and industrial networks.
• Experience selecting motors, drives, sensors, actuators, safety devices, and industrial control hardware.
• Experience with control panels, power distribution, grounding/bonding, circuit protection, and machine installation requirements.
• Familiarity with electrical codes, standards and regulatory requirements (ANSI, IEC, NFPA, CSA/UL, CE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, commission, and troubleshoot PLC programs and integrated control systems.
• Configure and support industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, I/O Link, CIP Safety).
• Select, configure, and troubleshoot electrical components (sensors, actuators, motors, VFDs, servo systems).
• Support robot integration, I/O, control interfaces, and machine communications.
• Identify risks and communicate mitigation strategies early in projects.
• Coordinate electrical engineering with mechanical, software, controls, robotics, production, and project teams.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to system-level decisions.
• Support build, commissioning, startup, and field service activities as required.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotic automation

Industrial control systems

Motors & drives

Sensors & actuators

Electrical codes & standards

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Ethernet/IP

I/O Link

CIP Safety

Job description

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com .

Location: Euclid - Automation
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Pay Range: ($99,210.00 - $125,000.00)
Target Bonus: 10.0%
Req ID:30143

Summary

Lincoln Electric Automation is seeking a Controls Engineer to play a key role in the electrical design, development, and startup of automated manufacturing systems. This position supports innovative solutions such as robotic welding cells, advanced tooling and fixtures, and integrated automation equipment used by manufacturers around the world.

If you enjoy hands‑on engineering, collaborative problem solving, and seeing complex systems come to life on the plant floor, this role offers a highly visible and rewarding opportunity. This is an on‑site position in Cleveland, OH. This is an on‑site position in Cleveland, OH. We are flexible to a hybrid work schedule for this position with three days in office and two days remote.

I n addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a bonus plan, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, commission, and troubleshoot PLC programs and integrated control systems.
• Configure and support industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, I/O Link and CIP Safety.
• Select, configure, and troubleshoot electrical components such as sensors, actuators, motors, VFDs, servo systems, safety devices, and industrial control hardware.
• Support robot integration, including robot I/O, control interfaces, peripheral devices, and machine communication.
• Identify project risks, assumptions, constraints, and unresolved issues early and communicate recommended mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate electrical engineering activities with mechanical, software, controls, robotics, production, service, and project management teams.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to system‑level technical decisions.
• Support build, commissioning, startup, and field service activities as required.
• Travel as needed to support project execution. Up to 15% possible (5%-10% is normal)

Required Education & Experience

• 3-5 + years of experience in industrial automation, robotic systems, custom machinery, or a similar environment.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting electrical systems for automated machinery.
• Strong PLC programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with robotic automation, control system integration, and industrial communication networks.
• Experience selecting and applying motors, drives, sensors, actuators, safety devices, and industrial control hardware.
• Experience with control panels, power distribution, grounding/bonding, circuit protection, and machine installation requirements.
• Working knowledge and application of electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, including ANSI, CEC, NFPA, IEC, CSA/UL, and CE standards, is considered an asset.
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross‑functional engineering and operations teams.
• Experience supporting build, commissioning, startup, and field‑service activities.
• Interpret and apply applicable electrical codes, customer specifications, safety standards, and internal engineering requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; squat; climb; see; talk and hear. Be able to climb ladders; lift hand tools approx. 1-15 lbs. in weight to complete machine assembly, parts up to 50 lbs. Repetition with activity.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate; temperature in the assembly area may fluctuate with the seasons, as the production area is not air‑conditioned.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
Job Segment: Machinist, Field Service, Welding, Project Manager, Manufacturing, Technology