Controls Engineer

Insight Global; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Controls Engineer for a medical device company in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on PLC, HMI, motion, and system integration to ensure stable, compliant production systems in a regulated environment.

You will support high-volume manufacturing equipment and mentor technicians. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in industrial automation, experience with major PLC brands, and strong troubleshooting skills.

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 ControlLogix / CompactLogix.
• Experience with HMI platforms such as FactoryTalk View ME/SE, Wonderware, ArchestrA.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Motion control

System integration

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Regulated industry experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix

Mitsubishi PLC

AutomationDirect PLC

Wonderware

FactoryTalk View ME/SE

ArchestrA

EtherNet/IP

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.