Controls Engineer

CTC; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CTC is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer/Technician to support manufacturing equipment design reviews, installations, commissioning, startup activities, vendor buyoffs, and equipment modifications. This role demands strong troubleshooting skills and extensive experience with industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment, with travel up to 20% (including international travel).

Candidates should hold an Associate Degree in EET or a related technical field and bring 6+ years of

Qualifications

• 4+ years of PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• 6+ years of PLC and industrial controls experience.
• Experience with one or more PLC platforms: Toyopuc, Siemens, Omron.
• Strong knowledge of electrical circuits and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Associate degree/technical degree in EET, Industrial Maintenance Technology, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment design reviews, installations, commissioning and startup activities.
• Perform vendor buyoffs, equipment modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial automation systems on the manufacturing floor.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial controls

Electrical drawings

Reading drawings

Education

Associate Degree in EET or related

Job description

Since its founding in 1996, CTC has grown into a trusted global partner in AI & ML, Enterprise Applications, Digital Services, Managed Services, and Business Services. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, CTC has a team of over 2,000 experts worldwide. We empower more than 100 organizations to tackle complex challenges and transform them into sustainable competitive strengths, driving innovation, efficiency, and growth every step of the way. Our strengths have always been Commitment to Customer, Commitment to Colleagues, and Commitment to Community (CTC).

Position Summary:

Seeking a hands‑on Controls Engineer/Technician responsible for supporting manufacturing equipment design reviews, installations, commissioning, startup activities, vendor buyoffs, equipment modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills and experience with industrial automation systems in a manufacturing environment.

Must-Have Skills:

• 4+ years of PLC Programming & Troubleshooting experience
• 6+ years of overall PLC and Industrial Controls experience
• Experience with one or more PLC platforms:
• ToyoPuc
• Siemens
• Omron
• Strong knowledge of Electrical Circuits and Industrial Control Systems
• Ability to read Mechanical and Electrical Drawings
• Associate Degree/Technical Degree in EET, Industrial Maintenance Technology, or equivalent experience

Preferred Skills:

• Industrial Maintenance experience
• AGV/AMR setup and programming
• Safety Scanner configuration and programming
• Industrial Networking (EtherNet/IP, ProfiNet, FL-Net)
• Automotive Manufacturing experience
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Additional Requirements:
• Willingness to travel up to 20% (including international travel)
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a manufacturing environment