Controls Engineer

Kata Solution LLC; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A top Engineering Firm in Maumee, Ohio is seeking a Mid-Senior level Electrical Controls Engineer. Responsibilities include designing and implementing control systems, troubleshooting existing machinery, and collaborating with teams on upgrades. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience with industrial machine controls and be proficient in PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley. This is a full-time position with a family-owned culture, no sponsorship offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with industrial machine controls and SCADA systems.
• Proficiency with PLC platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley) and SCADA software.
• Experience with electrical panels and industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and upgrade outdated machine control systems.
• Design and implement electrical control solutions including PLC and HMI programming.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues.

Skills

4+ years of experience with industrial machine controls

Proficiency with PLC platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley)

Strong problem-solving skills

Experience with SCADA software (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware)

Ability to work independently

Tools

Allen-Bradley

SCADA software

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Job description

Overview

Kata Solution has partnered with a top Engineering Firm in Maumee, Ohio to help them locate an Electrical Controls Engineer.

This is a soup to nuts Engineer. Responsible for design, programming from scratch and installation at client location. Allen Bradley experience is a must.

Family owned company with a family first culture.

No Sponsorship or Visa support.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and upgrade outdated machine control systems to current technologies.
• Design and implement electrical control solutions, including PLC and HMI programming.
• Integrate and configure SCADA systems for monitoring, data logging, and diagnostics.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues on existing machinery.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, electricians, and production teams during system upgrades and commissioning.
• Document control system changes and maintain electrical schematics and software backups.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with industrial machine controls and SCADA systems.
• Proficiency with PLC platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley) and SCADA software (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware).
• Experience with electrical panels, sensors, drives, and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on upgrade projects.

Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Location: Maumee, OH

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Professional Training and Coaching