Controls Engineer

Katalyst CRO; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our aerospace-focused manufacturing team. You will design, implement, and support industrial control systems using Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms, configure Kepware for secure data flow, and develop real-time dashboards to enable operational excellence.

You will collaborate across manufacturing, quality, and IT to ensure seamless data integration, robust cybersecurity, and reliable machine connectivity for aerospace production

Qualifications

• Experience designing and supporting industrial control systems.
• Hands-on with Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms and HMI/SCADA tools.
• Knowledge of Kepware configuration and OPC communications.
• Familiarity with OPC UA/DA and common industrial protocols.
• Ability to read schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience integrating controls with MES/ERP or cloud platforms.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support industrial control systems across PLC/HMI platforms.
• Configure Kepware for secure data acquisition and MES/SCADA integration.
• Develop and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA (WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition) for real-time monitoring.
• Integrate shop floor equipment with IT/OT systems via OPC UA/DA and protocols.
• Diagnose and minimize downtime; improve equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and IT to deliver dashboards and reports.
• Support machine connectivity projects for CNCs and inspection equipment.
• Ensure deployments meet AS9100 and cybersecurity standards (NIST 800-171, ISA/IEC 62443).

Skills

Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/1500)

TIA Portal

WinCC

Allen-Bradley / RSLogix 5000

ControlLogix / CompactLogix

FactoryTalk View

Kepware/KEPServerEX

OPC UA/DA, Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/

PLC ladder + structured text

MES/ERP/cloud integrations (Azure IoT)

Read electrical schematics & P&IDs

CNC & inspection equipment familiarity

Team collaboration & cross-functional

Self-management / minimal supervision

Tools

Kepware (KEPServerEX)

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

WinCC / FactoryTalk View

MTU/RSLogix 5000 (Studio 5000)

Job description

Job Description & Skill Requirement

• This position is for an experienced Controls Engineer role to join a growing aerospace team with L&T Technology Services (Client). As an important part of the Manufacturing team here at Client, you will actively be providing critical value to our customers by helping to ensure high quality and accurate data is made available to the customers' Operational Excellence team to meet operational goals.
• This role will work with the Client Tteam and our major aerospace customer to integrate industrial data systems and support smart factory initiatives. This role focuses on building reliable data pipelines and visualizations across complex production and inspection processes using Kepware and Ignition SCADA platforms.
• The successful candidate will be an expert in engineering-related measurements and practices. The successful candidate will have a diverse skillset and leverage capabilities to directly support digital transformation, real-time decision-making, and factory floor connectivity across critical aerospace components/assemblies and maintain standard work documents.
• This is an onsite position and will require working in our customers' facilities located in North Berwick, Maine with some potential for work from home.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support industrial control systems leveraging Siemens (S7, TIA Portal) and Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) platforms.
• Configure and maintain Kepware (KEPServerEX) for secure data acquisition and integration with MES, SCADA, and enterprise systems.
• Develop and troubleshoot HMI/SCADA systems (WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition) for real-time monitoring and control.
• Integrate shop floor equipment with IT/OT systems using OPC UA/DA, MQTT, and industrial communication protocols.
• Diagnose and resolve controls-related issues on production equipment to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, IT) to ensure seamless system integration and data flow.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and IT to understand use cases and deliver scalable dashboards, alerts, and reports.
• Support machine connectivity projects for CNCs, CMMs, test rigs, and legacy aerospace manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure all Ignition/Kepware deployments follow AS9100 and cybersecurity compliance standards (NIST 800-171, ISA/IEC 62443, etc.).
• Document system architecture, tag hierarchies, data mapping, and change management procedures.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and continuously improve live systems supporting production-critical operations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal, WinCC).
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms (Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 programming, ControlLogix / CompactLogix PLCs, FactoryTalk View (SE/ME)).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Kepware (KEPServerEX) configuration, drivers, and OPC communications.
• Experience with industrial protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text, function block).
• Experience integrating controls systems with MES, ERP, or cloud platforms (e.g., Azure IoT, ThingWorx).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with CNC and inspection equipment typically used in aerospace manufacturing (e.g., Mazak, Okuma, Zeiss CMM, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

External Skills And Expertise

• Design, develop, and support industrial control systems.
• Siemens (S7, TIA Portal).
• Siemens PLCs (S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal, WinCC).
• Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) platforms.
• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms (Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000).
• ControlLogix / CompactLogix PLCs, FactoryTalk View (SE/ME).
• Configure and maintain Kepware (KEPServerEX).
• Kepware (KEPServerEX) configuration, drivers, and OPC communications.
• Familiarity with CNC and inspection equipment.
• Siemens, Rockwell, Omron integration.
• Omron PLCs and automation platforms (Sysmac Studio, NJ/NX series).
• Heidenhain controls (TNC programming, machine tool integration).