Controls Engineer

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Hopewell Junction (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k) Match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting seeks a Senior Controls Engineer for custom industrial automation in Hopewell Junction, NY. The role owns electrical control systems from design through testing and commissioning, collaborating with mechanical engineers and customers on unique automation projects.

You will design, program, and integrate PLCs, HMIs, and motion systems across medical device, automotive, and manufacturing sectors, with travel up to 10% internationally.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of hands-on controls engineering experience.
• Advanced Allen-Bradley / Rockwell programming experience.
• Experience configuring multi-axis servo systems (Kinetix / Yaskawa).
• Experience with PowerFlex VFDs and linear motion systems.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical industry experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design complete electrical control systems for custom machinery.
• Develop schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOMs using AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Program and deploy Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs using Studio 5000 / Logix Designer.
• Develop FactoryTalk View HMI applications.
• Configure and tune multi-axis servo systems, VFDs, and linear motion equipment.
• Integrate Ethernet/IP, remote I/O, sensors, and safety circuits.
• Lead hands-on machine debugging, I/O checkout, and FAT.
• Support field commissioning and SAT at customer sites.
• Provide technical documentation and troubleshooting support.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

Motion control

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Controls

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

SENIOR CONTROLS ENGINEER - CUSTOM INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

Location: Hopewell Junction, NY

Base Salary: $120,000-$160,000

Travel: Up to 10% | Domestic & International

Experience: 7-10 Years of Custom Automation / Machine Building

Key Skills: Allen-Bradley | Studio 5000 | FactoryTalk | Motion Control | AutoCAD Electrical

Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401(k) Match + Generous PTO

Position Overview

Our client, an established designer and manufacturer of custom automated machinery, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to take ownership of electrical control systems from initial design through programming, testing, and commissioning.

You’ll work on unique automation projects across medical device, automotive, and advanced manufacturing, partnering with mechanical engineers, toolmakers, and customers to bring complex machinery from concept through FAT and field integration.

What You'll Do

• Design complete electrical control systems for custom automated machinery.
• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOMs using AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Program and deploy Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs using Studio 5000 / Logix Designer.
• Develop FactoryTalk View HMI applications.
• Configure and tune multi-axis servo systems, VFDs, and linear motion equipment.
• Integrate industrial networks, remote I/O, pneumatic systems, sensors, and safety circuits.
• Lead hands-on machine debug, I/O checkout, motion sequencing, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Support field commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) at customer facilities.
• Provide technical documentation and advanced troubleshooting support for installed systems.

What You'll Bring

• 7-10 years of hands-on controls engineering experience with custom automated machinery or custom machine building.
• Advanced Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLC and FactoryTalk View programming experience.
• Experience configuring and tuning multi-axis servo systems, including Kinetix or Yaskawa.
• Experience with PowerFlex VFDs and linear motion systems.
• Strong AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical experience.
• Knowledge of EtherNet/IP, remote I/O, industrial sensors, safety circuits, and pneumatic systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent practical industry experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Preferred Experience

• Keyence or Cognex machine vision systems.
• Industrial robotics, including 6-axis or SCARA systems.
• Vision-guided robotic pick-and-place applications.
• AutomationDirect PLCs or alternate motion controllers.

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000-$160,000 base salary.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Generous PTO and vacation.

WHY JOIN?

• Take ownership of controls engineering from concept through commissioning.
• Design and program unique custom automation systems rather than repetitive equipment.
• Work with advanced PLC, motion, robotics, and machine vision technologies.
• Join an established automation manufacturer serving multiple advanced industries.