Controls Engineer

RadNet, Inc.; Kent, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneller is seeking a Controls Engineer to support design, development, implementation, and improvement of automated manufacturing systems. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, IT, and suppliers to enhance machine reliability, process control, data visibility, and manufacturing efficiency.

This role provides exposure to a wide range of equipment and automation technologies while helping modernize and expand Schneller's controls and OT capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting industrial automation and control systems in manufacturing.
• Experience programming PLCs, preferably Allen-Bradley/Rockwell (ControlLogix/CompactLogix).
• Experience developing HMI/SCADA using FactoryTalk View or Ignition.
• Familiarity with sensors, VFDs, motors, safety systems, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA).
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and control systems using schematics, PLC logic, and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Develop and maintain HMI and SCADA applications for machine control, alarms, trending, and monitoring.
• Program and support Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC platforms and related control hardware.
• Develop visualization and data acquisition with Rockwell FactoryTalk and Ignition.
• Integrate sensors, instrumentation, VFDs, motion control, and safety devices.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Industrial automation

Python/SQL/C++

Industrial cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk View

Inductive Automation Ignition

SQL/Database integration

Job description

Are you passionate about industrial automation, control systems, and solving complex manufacturing challenges?

Schneller is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, development, implementation, and improvement of automated manufacturing systems. In this role, you will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, IT, and equipment suppliers to improve machine reliability, process control, data visibility, and manufacturing efficiency.

This position provides the opportunity to work with a wide range of manufacturing equipment and automation technologies while helping modernize and expand Schneller's controls and operational technology capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Develop and maintain HMI and SCADA applications used for machine control, operator interfaces, alarms, trending, and process monitoring.
• Program and support Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLC platforms and associated industrial control hardware.
• Develop and support visualization and data acquisition systems using platforms such as Rockwell FactoryTalk and Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Integrate sensors, instrumentation, variable frequency drives, motion control systems, safety devices, and other industrial automation components.
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, instrumentation, communication, and automation issues on production equipment.
• Support the specification, commissioning, startup, and validation of new manufacturing equipment and automated systems.
• Develop control strategies and automation improvements that increase equipment reliability, process consistency, productivity, and product quality.
• Support industrial communication networks and protocols used to connect PLCs, HMIs, equipment, databases, and manufacturing systems.
• Work with Engineering and IT teams to support integration between plant-floor Operational Technology (OT) systems and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Develop standards and documentation for controls architecture, PLC programs, HMI applications, electrical systems, network configurations, and equipment interfaces.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, system integrators, Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and IT to implement automation projects and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Evaluate emerging automation, controls, sensing, machine vision, and manufacturing technologies for potential implementation.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience developing and troubleshooting industrial automation and control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience programming PLCs, preferably Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms such as ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
• Experience developing HMI or SCADA applications using platforms such as FactoryTalk View or Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Familiarity with industrial sensors, instrumentation, VFDs, motors, safety systems, and machine control components.
• Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, and related technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and control systems using schematics, PLC logic, diagnostic tools, and process data.
• Experience integrating manufacturing equipment with databases, historians, MES, or other manufacturing information systems is a plus.
• Programming or scripting experience with Python, SQL, MATLAB, C++, or similar technologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity, OT network architecture, ISA-95, or Cisco CPwE principles is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• A self-starter who enjoys working directly with manufacturing equipment and collaborating across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and IT.
• To conform with US export regulations and ITAR 120.15 and EAR Part 772, incumbents for this role must be eligible for any required authorizations from the US government.

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Area of Interest

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