Controls Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Controls in Louisville, KY is seeking an Automation Specialist II to join the Engineering & Controls team. You will lead automation efforts across projects, design control system architecture, and coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

The role focuses on PLC and HMI development, debugging during commissioning, and building reusable templates.

Qualifications

• 4 years of Industrial Controls experience in architectural, engineering, or construction (AEC) industry or similar field.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent Industrial controls experience.
• 4 years of experience in PLC programming, including ladder logic, function block, and structured text.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley equipment and systems, plus familiarity with networking (Ethernet/IP).
• Experience and knowledge of HMIs, including the ability to develop and validate control system functionality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and estimators to assess potential projects and support proposal development.
• Read and interpret diagrams and documentation, and communicate with customers to understand objectives and preferences.
• Develop overall control system architecture and communication strategy between control system elements.
• Serve as technical lead for small projects, including building PLC and HMI templates for the project.
• Develop PLC programs (Ladder, Function Block, and other languages), HMI, test plans, simulation logic, and training materials; test installed systems and troubleshoot startup issues.

Skills

Industrial Controls

PLC programming

Allen Bradley

Networking (Ethernet/IP)

HMI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PLC programming toolchain

Job description

Our client, Industrial Controls is seeking a Automation Specialist II to join their team. As an Automation Specialist II, you will be part of the Engineering & Controls team supporting project delivery and commissioning activities. The ideal candidate will have strong technical ownership, clear communication with stakeholders, and a drive to troubleshoot and improve automation systems which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

Automation Specialist II

Location:

Louisville, KY

Pay Range:

$90000 - $1000000

What's the Job?

• Collaborate with project managers and estimators to assess potential projects and support proposal development.
• Read and interpret diagrams and documentation, and communicate with customers to understand objectives and preferences.
• Develop overall control system architecture and communication strategy between control system elements.
• Serve as technical lead for small projects, including building PLC and HMI templates for the project.
• Develop PLC programs (Ladder, Function Block, and other languages), HMI, test plans, simulation logic, and training materials; test installed systems and troubleshoot startup issues.

What's Needed?

• 4 years of Industrial Controls experience in architectural, engineering, or construction (AEC) industry or a similar field.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent Industrial controls experience.
• 4 years of experience in PLC programming, including ladder logic, function block, and structured text.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley equipment and systems, plus familiarity with networking (Ethernet/IP).
• Experience and knowledge of HMIs, including the ability to develop and validate control system functionality.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to own control system design from architecture through implementation, testing, documentation, and training.
• Chance to lead small projects and build reusable PLC and HMI templates that improve delivery efficiency.
• Work directly with customers and cross-functional stakeholders to define and document control system functionality.
• Hands-on problem solving during startup, including diagnosis and resolution of software and hardware interface issues.
• Collaboration with manufacturers and vendors to support software and application product problem diagnosis and resolution.

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