Controls Engineer

Akkar; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Akkar is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing control systems within a global automotive and industrial supplier.

You will work on Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, develop HMIs, design electrical controls for equipment, support robotics and drives, and collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality to raise quality, productivity, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field required; Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of controls, automation, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong PLC programming experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley platforms.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC, DCS, and HMI systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams.
• AutoCAD or similar CAD experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Annual bonus opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and support Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Develop and maintain HMI and automation control systems.
• Design and implement electrical controls for manufacturing equipment.
• Support robotics, variable frequency drives, networking, and industrial automation systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC, DCS, HMI, communication networks, and electrical control issues.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality teams to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain controls documentation, standards, and procedures.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Automation engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/CS

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are partnering with a global manufacturing organization that supplies highly engineered products to leading automotive and industrial customers worldwide. Due to continued growth and investment in automation, they are seeking a Controls Engineer to join their engineering team.

This role is responsible for designing, programming, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing control systems while supporting plant automation, production efficiency, and equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program, troubleshoot, and support Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC systems
• Develop and maintain HMI and automation control systems
• Design and implement electrical controls for manufacturing equipment
• Support robotics, variable frequency drives, networking, and industrial automation systems
• Troubleshoot PLC, DCS, HMI, communication networks, and electrical control issues
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and reliability
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Quality teams to optimize manufacturing processes
• Develop and maintain controls documentation, standards, and procedures

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a technical field required; Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of controls, automation, or manufacturing engineering experience
• Strong PLC programming experience with Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley platforms
• Experience troubleshooting PLC, DCS, and HMI systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and process flow diagrams
• AutoCAD or similar CAD experience preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Relocation assistance available
• Stable, growing organization with strong investment in engineering and automation