Controls Engineer

Insight Global; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Controls Engineer to join a medical device manufacturing team in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on PLC, HMI, motion, and system integration to keep production compliant and high-performing.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in industrial automation, experience with Siemens/Mitsubishi/Allen-Bradley controls, HMI platforms, and a working knowledge of FDA/GMP environments. You will own troubleshooting, upgrades, FAT/SAT, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls engineering.
• Advanced proficiency with Siemens, CTI/APT, Mitsubishi, AutomationDirect or Allen-Bradley controls.
• Experience with HMI platforms such as FactoryTalk View, Wonderware or ArchestrA.
• Strong knowledge of motion control, VFDs, safety systems and EtherNet/IP.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and support PLC programs (Siemens, CTI/APT, Mitsubishi, Automation Direct, Allen-Bradley).
• Maintain and enhance HMI applications (FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, ArchestrA).
• Lead troubleshooting of automation, motion, and sequencing issues.
• Resolve downtime with structured root cause analysis.
• Support motion systems, servo drives, vision systems, and peripheral equipment.
• Lead controls-related upgrades, retrofits, and platform enhancements.
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and equipment startups.
• Implement changes through formal change control and validation processes.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP and internal validation requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation and validation records.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians and junior engineers.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

HMI development

Motion control

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

CTI/APT

Mitsubishi PLCs

AutomationDirect PLCs

Allen-Bradley Logix

FactoryTalk View

Wonderware

ArchestrA

Job description

One of our medical device companies is looking for Controls Engineer's to join their team Engineer team. This person will be responsible for providing hands on controls and automation support for various manufacturing platforms in their regulated industry. This role will focus on PLC, HMI, motion, and system integration to ensure stable, compliant, and high-performing production systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience supporting high-volume manufacturing equipment and the ability to independently own complex technical issues.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and support PLC programs (Siemens, CTI/APT, Mitsubishi, Automation Direct, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix / CompactLogix).
• Maintain and enhance HMI applications (Wonderware, ArchestrA, FactoryTalk View or equivalent).
• Lead troubleshooting of automation, motion, and sequencing issues.
• Resolve chronic downtime and performance issues using structured root cause analysis.
• Support motion systems, servo drives, vision systems, and peripheral equipment.
• Lead controls-related upgrades, retrofits, and platform enhancements.
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and equipment startups.
• Implement changes through formal change control and validation processes.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and internal validation requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation and validation records.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians and junior engineers.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls engineering.
• Advanced proficiency with Siemens, CTI/APT, Mitsubishi, or AutomationDirect, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix / CompactLogix.
• Experience with FactoryTalk View ME/SE, Wonderware, ArchestrA and similar HMI platforms.
• Strong knowledge of motion control, VFDs, safety systems, and EtherNet/IP.
• Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing equipment.
• Working knowledge of FDA/GMP or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with MES/eDHR integration.
• Experience with machine vision systems.